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The Ultimate Quick & Cheesy Shrimp Quesadilla

A tall stack of golden-brown shrimp quesadilla quarters filled with seasoned shrimp and melted cheese.
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Make this fast and flavorful shrimp quesadilla recipe for a satisfying weeknight dinner or lunch. It features tender, seasoned shrimp, melted cheese, and crispy tortillas for a restaurant-style result.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons butter or cooking spray for crisping

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside. If using, sauté onions and bell peppers in the same skillet until soft, about 3 minutes.
  2. Wipe the skillet clean. Place one tortilla in the skillet over medium-low heat. Sprinkle one quarter of the cheese evenly over the tortilla.
  3. Distribute half of the cooked shrimp and any sautéed vegetables over the cheese. Top with another quarter of the cheese.
  4. Place a second tortilla on top. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
  5. Carefully flip the quesadilla. Cook the second side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. This step helps achieve crispy tortilla quesadillas.
  6. Remove the quesadilla from the pan. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to make three more quesadillas.
  7. Cut each quesadilla into wedges. Serve immediately for a fast and flavorful dinner.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of lime juice to the shrimp after cooking.
  • Use low-carb tortillas if you are looking for a healthy shrimp quesadilla option.
  • Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping.

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