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Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe

Julie Wunder
This Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe uses fresh shrimp, goat cheese, Monterey Jack, garlic, and bell peppers to create an irresistible flavor bomb melted into a crispy tortilla.  This homemade and healthy quesadilla is a delicious Mexican appetizer, lunch, or dinner idea.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 quesadillas
Calories 584 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Start with a teaspoon of olive oil or butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat.  Saute the pepper and onions until they start to turn translucent.  Salt, pepper and add a sprinkle of the taco seasoning.
  • Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes until the shrimp start to turn opaque. Sprinkle with the rest of the taco seasoning, salt and pepper. Do not overcook the shrimp. They will continue to cook when the quesadilla is coming together. Sqeeze some lime on top.
  • Remove the shrimp mixture from the skillet and set aside.
  • Spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray and lay one of the tortillas flat in the pan.  Add a small amount of the Mexican Cheese being sure to put enough around the edges so it will bind together.  Add the shrimp mixture on top and crumble the goat cheese on top.  Sprinkle with another small amount of Mexican cheese.  Cover the top with another tortilla.
  • Cook tortilla for 3-5 minutes or until just starting to get brown. Carefully press the corners down so the melting cheese will seal the quesadilla.
  • Flip the quesadilla and finish cooking another 3-5 minutes on the other side.
  • Serve immediately with any of the toppings like plain greek yogurt.

Notes

Make this with my DIY Taco Seasoning Mix!
This is best enjoyed immediately so it's crispier but it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 584kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 45gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 334mgSodium: 1808mgPotassium: 327mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1810IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 871mgIron: 4mg
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