Queso Fundido with Shrimp & Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Queso Fundido with Shrimp & Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 serrano chilehalved, seeded and thinly sliced; Kosher salt; 3 plum tomatoes, diced; 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped oregano; 2 dozen medium shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded; Warm corn or flour tortillas, for serving

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 serrano chilehalved, seeded and thinly sliced
Kosher salt
3 plum tomatoes, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped oregano
2 dozen medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Warm corn or flour tortillas, for serving

1
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil until shimmering.
2
Add the onion, garlic, chile and a generous pinch of salt and cook over moderate heat until the onion is softened and just lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
3
Add the tomatoes and oregano and cook until the tomatoes just start to break down, about 5 minutes.
4
Season the shrimp with salt.
5
Nestle them in the tomato sauce and cook over moderate heat, turning once, until just curled and opaque throughout, about 4 minutes.
6
Add the cheese and cook over low heat, stirring, until the cheese is melted.
7
Season the queso fundido with salt, transfer to bowls and serve at once, with warm tortillas.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 serrano chilehalved, seeded and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Queso Fundido with Shrimp & Tomatoes falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Queso Fundido with Shrimp & Tomatoes

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