Description
Gooey Shrimp Melted Cheese Quesadilla with golden crispy edges and savory filling. A quick, irresistible meal perfect for lunch or game-day cravings!
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Quesadillas
- 4 medium flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
For Serving
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, turning shrimp once, until they’re pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from heat and roughly chop them into bite-size pieces.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Place a flour tortilla in a clean skillet over medium heat. On one half of the tortilla, evenly sprinkle some of the shredded cheese. Top with a portion of the chopped shrimp, sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño if desired. Sprinkle a little more cheese on top, then fold the tortilla over to enclose the filling.
- Cook the Quesadilla: Cook the folded quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing it gently with a spatula, until both sides are golden brown and the cheese inside is melted and gooey.
- Repeat and Serve: Repeat the assembly and cooking steps with the remaining tortillas and filling. Slice each quesadilla into wedges. Serve hot, alongside sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for dipping.
Notes
- Use Monterey Jack for extra melt and mild flavor, or pepper jack for a spicy kick.
- For easier serving, keep cooked quesadillas warm in a low oven while you finish the batch.
- Swap flour tortillas for corn to make it gluten-free—just handle gently as corn tortillas are more delicate.
- Extra veggies like bell peppers or corn can be added for color and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 wedges)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 120mg