Shrimp Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Shrimp Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 onion, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 1 lime, juiced; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed; 6 large flour tortillas; 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
6 large flour tortillas
3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

1
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in the hot oil, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent and peppers are soft, 6 to 8 minutes.
2
Stir salt, cumin, and chili powder into onion and bell peppers.
3
Stir shrimp into onion and bell peppers and cook until shrimp are opaque and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes.
4
Remove skillet from heat; stir jalapeno pepper and lime juice into shrimp mixture.
5
Heat a skillet over medium heat and brush with about 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.
6
Place a tortilla in the hot oil. Spoon about 1/6 shrimp filling and 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend on one side of tortilla. Fold tortilla in half.
7
Cook until bottom of tortilla is lightly browned, about 5 minutes; flip and cook other side until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

1122

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

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: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 onion, sliced, 1 red bell pepper, sliced, 1 green bell pepper, sliced, and more.

Yes, Shrimp 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 Quesadillas

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