Shrimp Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Shrimp Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 12 (21-25 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined; Liquid Smoke; 4 oz. goat cheese; 1/4 cup Jack cheese, grated; 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp. sour cream; 1/4 tsp. dried basil; 1/4 tsp. dried oregano; 1/4 tsp. dried thyme; 1/4 tsp. dried tarragon; Another 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 tsp. salt; 4 flour tortillas; 1 large avocado, quartered and sliced lengthwise

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. olive oil
12 (21-25 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Liquid Smoke
4 oz. goat cheese
1/4 cup Jack cheese, grated
1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. sour cream
1/4 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. dried tarragon
Another 2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
4 flour tortillas
1 large avocado, quartered and sliced lengthwise

1
In a small bowl, toss shrimp with just enough liquid smoke to coat each shrimp completely.
2
Allow to marinate for at least 5 minutes.
3
Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil over medium high heat.
4
Add shrimp, cooking until shrimps just turn pink, about 1 minute on each side. Remove from heat.
5
Combine goat cheese, grated Jack, garlic, sour cream and herbs in a stainless steel bowl. Place bowl over simmering water. Heat to release herb flavors and stir together until smooth. Remove from heat and slather generously over each tortilla.
6
Lay 3 slices of avocado over top of 1/2 of slathered tortilla and place smoked shrimp between each slice. Fold in half.
7
Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add quesadillas and cook two minutes, until browned. Flip and cook an additional two minutes. Cut into thirds and serve immediately.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 12 (21-25 count) shrimp, peeled and deveined, Liquid Smoke, 4 oz. goat cheese, 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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