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Shrimp Quesadillas

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  • 60 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 onion, sliced
    • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
    • 1 green bell pepper, sliced

  • Proteins

    • 🍤 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • Spices and Seasonings

    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • Oils and Acids

    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
    • 🍋 1 lime, juiced

  • Dairy

    • 🧀 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

  • Grains

    • 🌮 6 large flour tortillas

STEPS

1

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent and peppers are soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Add salt, cumin, and chili powder; stir to coat vegetables.

2

Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp are opaque and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in minced jalapeño and lime juice.

3

Heat another skillet over medium heat and brush with about 1 teaspoon oil. Place one tortilla in the hot skillet; spoon about 1/6 of the shrimp filling and 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend onto one side of tortilla. Fold tortilla in half. Cook until lightly browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until lightly browned on the other side, 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat to make remaining quesadillas.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

753

Calories

  • 38g
    Protein
  • 68g
    Carbs
  • 37g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Serve warm with sour cream and cilantro for added flavor.Use fresh tortillas to achieve the best texture and taste.Make sure shrimp are completely cooked to avoid undercooking.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.