Recipe Details
Ingredients
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2tablespoonsvegetable oil
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1onion, sliced
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1red bell pepper, sliced
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1green bell pepper, sliced
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1teaspoonsalt
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1teaspoonground cumin
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1teaspoonchili powder
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1pounduncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
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1lime, juiced
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1teaspoonvegetable oil, or as needed
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6largeflour tortillas
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3cupsshredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
Cooking Directions
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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.
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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.
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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.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe6 | |
Calories753 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 37g |
47% |
Saturated Fat 18g |
92% |
Cholesterol 180mg |
60% |
Sodium 1788mg |
78% |
Total Carbohydrate 68g |
25% |
Dietary Fiber 5g |
19% |
Total Sugars 5g |
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Protein 38g |
76% |
Vitamin C 49mg |
54% |
Calcium 621mg |
48% |
Iron 6mg |
35% |
Potassium 477mg |
10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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