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Delicious Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe | Japanese x Mexican Fusion Okonomiyaki style Quesadilla

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Shrimp Quesadilla

Cultural Context

The Shrimp Quesadilla is a delightful variation of the traditional quesadilla, originating from Mexico's coastal regions where seafood is abundant. This dish showcases the vibrant flavors of shrimp combined with melted cheese and fresh vegetables, making it a popular choice for casual meals and gatherings. Today, quesadillas have gained global popularity, often featuring various fillings and styles, but the shrimp version remains a favorite for its unique taste and texture.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 flour tortillas
1 lb shrimp
2 cups shredded queso cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup red pickled ginger
1 tablespoon aonori seaweed flakes
1/4 cup katsuobushi bonito flakes
1/4 cup okonomiyaki sauce
1/4 cup Kewpie mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon ajinomoto hondashi

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than shrimp.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with less fat.

avocado

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Mashed peas can mimic the creaminess of avocado.

1

Add the cooked shrimp onto a tortilla with okonomiyaki sauce and Kewpie mayonnaise on it.

2

Top with shredded queso cheese, chopped green onions, red pickled ginger, aonori, and katsuobushi.

3

Sprinkle a bit more cheese on top and add another tortilla.

4

Toast on both sides until the cheese is melted.

5

Once done, top with more okonomiyaki sauce, Kewpie mayonnaise, aonori, and katsuobushi.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinggrilling

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfishmilk

Also Known As

Quesadilla de Camarón
Local Name: Quesadilla de camarón

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