Best Shrimp Quesadillas



These shrimp quesadillas are full of flavor and great for a quick dinner during the week or for having people over. They are too good to pass up when they have soft shrimp, melted cheese, and savory spices.

Ingredients:
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Sour cream, for serving
  • Salsa, for serving
  • Guacamole, for serving

Instructions:

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno

Cook until softened, about 5 minutes

Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper

Cook for another 2 minutes

Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes

Remove shrimp mixture from skillet and set aside

Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle with cheese

Top with shrimp mixture, cilantro, and another tortilla

Cook until cheese is melted and tortilla is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side

Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling

Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole


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