Shrimp Quesadillas Recipe

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and calories.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken is a leaner protein option.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Mix shrimp with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, and taco seasoning until well coated.

Heat a cast iron skillet to medium heat and add olive oil.

Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes until they turn pink; set aside.

Chop 2 scallions and 1/2 of a yellow bell pepper.

Grate smoked white cheddar cheese from a block.

Heat the skillet again and add olive oil.

Place one tortilla in the skillet, add cheese, chipotle sauce, shrimp, peppers, and more cheese, then top with another tortilla.

Press down gently with a spatula to help the cheese melt and stick everything together.

After a couple of minutes, use tongs and a spatula to flip the quesadilla and press down again, cooking for about 2 more minutes.

Transfer the quesadilla to a cooling rack to prevent sogginess.

Cut the quesadillas in half and serve with guacamole and salsa.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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