Shrimp And Avocado Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Shrimp And Avocado Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup oil, olive, divided; 1 1/2 cups onions, diced; 7 tomatillos, medium, charred, husks removed; 2 cups avocados, diced; 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon cumin, seeds, toasted; 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed; 1/8 teaspoon pepper, black; 8 tortillas, 6 inch; 2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper, minced; 24 shrimp, large, peeled and deveined

Servings: persons

1/4 cup oil, olive, divided
1 1/2 cups onions, diced
7 tomatillos, medium, charred, husks removed
2 cups avocados, diced
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon cumin, seeds, toasted
1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed
1/8 teaspoon pepper, black
8 tortillas, 6 inch
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chipotle pepper, minced
24 shrimp, large, peeled and deveined

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add onion and saute, stirring frequently, until tender (5-7 minutes). Transfer to a mixing bowl and let cool.
2
Finely chop the tomatillos and add to the cooled onions along with the diced avocado. Use a wooden spoon or potato masher to work the mixture into a course paste. Stir in cilantro and cumin, season with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Spread the avocado mixture on one side of each tortilla, top with 2 tablespoons of cheese, and fold the tortilla in half, pressing lightly to close them. Continue until all are folded. This may be done up to an hour in advance.
4
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over a medium heat. Add garlic and chipotles and saute until golden, about 2 minutes. Increase the heat to a medium-high. Add the shrimp and saute until opaque and cooked through, 4-5 minutes. Keep warm.
5
Brush both sides of the quesadillas with the remaining oil. Cook in batches if a large saute pan over a medium heat until golden brown on both sides (2-3 minutes each side).
6
Cut the quesadillas in half and serve each with 3 shrimp on top.

1010

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

160

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup oil, olive, divided, 1 1/2 cups onions, diced, 7 tomatillos, medium, charred, husks removed, 2 cups avocados, diced, and more.

Yes, Shrimp And Avocado Quesadillas 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.

Shrimp And Avocado Quesadillas

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