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Cheesy Shrimp Quesadillas

Cultural Context

Originating from Mexico, quesadillas are a beloved street food that combines simple ingredients into a satisfying meal. Traditionally made with cheese and various fillings, they are often enjoyed with salsa or guacamole. Cheesy shrimp quesadillas add a coastal twist, showcasing the region's seafood bounty. Today, they are popular in many parts of the world, with variations to suit local tastes.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
flour tortillas
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 pound shrimp
red bell pepper
orange bell pepper
1 jalapeno
garlic
red onion
garlic powder
olive oil
taco seasoning
salt

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is less expensive and has a long shelf life.

1

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2

Add chopped red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, jalapeno, and red onion; cook until softened, about 1-2 minutes.

3

Stir in garlic and a little salt; cook for another minute.

4

Add shrimp, garlic powder, and taco seasoning; cook until shrimp begin to turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.

5

Remove shrimp mixture from skillet and set aside.

6

Clean the skillet and brush the bottom with olive oil.

7

Place a tortilla in the skillet; sprinkle cheese on one half of the tortilla.

8

Spoon shrimp mixture over the cheese, then add more cheese on top.

9

Fold the tortilla in half and cook until browned, about 1-2 minutes.

10

Flip and cook the other side until browned, about 1-2 minutes more.

11

Remove from skillet and keep warm while cooking remaining quesadillas.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingfrying

Equipment Needed

skilletcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfishmilk

Also Known As

Shrimp QuesadillasQuesadillas de Camarones
Local Name: quesadillas de camarón con queso

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