Shrimp (Camarones) Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Shrimp (Camarones) Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup fresh corn kernel (about 2 ears); 1 garlic clove, minced; ⅔ cup chopped tomato; 1 ½ teaspoons minced seeded jalapenos; 12 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon or 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; ¼ teaspoon salt; 8 flour tortillas; 1 cup monterey jack cheese or 1 cup mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup fresh corn kernel (about 2 ears)
1 garlic clove, minced
⅔ cup chopped tomato
1 ½ teaspoons minced seeded jalapenos
12 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon or 2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt
8 flour tortillas
1 cup monterey jack cheese or 1 cup mozzarella cheese

1
Heat butter in nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onions, corn, and garlic, and saute for 30 seconds.
3
Add tomato and jalapeno and saute for 4 minutes.
4
Stir in shrimp, lemon/lime juice, cilantro and salt; saute for 3 minutes.
5
Remove corn mixture from skillet and keep warm.
6
Place 1 tortilla in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat; top with 1/4 cup cheese.
7
Spoon 1/2 cup corn mixture over cheese; top with another tortilla.
8
Cook 3 minutes pressing down with a spatula until cheese melts.
9
Turn carefully; cook until thoroughly heated (about 1 minute).
10
Repeat procedure with the remaining tortillas, cheese and corn mixture.
11
Cut each quesadilla into quarters, serve with homemade salsa.

2303

kcal

Calories

Fat

181

Carbs

359

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 cup fresh corn kernel (about 2 ears), 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Shrimp (Camarones) 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 (Camarones) Quesadillas

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