Delicious Shrimp Quesadillas: A Flavorful Mexican Master

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsvegetable oil

  • 1onion, sliced

  • 1red bell pepper, sliced

  • 1green bell pepper, sliced

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 1teaspoonground cumin

  • 1teaspoonchili powder

  • 1pounduncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced

  • 1lime, juiced

  • 1teaspoonvegetable oil, or as needed

  • 6largeflour tortillas

  • 3cupsshredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Cooking Directions

  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.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
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
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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