Shrimp Quesadillas

Shrimp Quesadillas

This recipe for spicy shrimp quesadillas features a fajita-style shrimp and bell pepper filling seasoned with cumin, chili powder, jalape?o, and lime. Serve warm with cilantro and sour cream.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 jalape?o pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • 3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Directions

Step 1
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent and peppers are soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Add salt, cumin, and chili powder; stir to coat vegetables.

Step 2
Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp are opaque and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in minced jalape?o and lime juice.

Step 3
Heat another skillet over medium heat and brush with about 1 teaspoon oil. Place one tortilla in the hot skillet; spoon about 1/6 of the shrimp filling and 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend onto one side of tortilla. Fold tortilla in half. Cook until lightly browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until lightly browned on the other side, 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat to make remaining quesadillas.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

753
Calories
37g
Fat
68g
Carbs
38g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 753
% Daily Value *
Total Fat37g 47%
Saturated Fat18g 92%
Cholesterol180mg 60%
Sodium1788mg 78%
Total Carbohydrate68g 25%
Dietary Fiber5g 19%
Total Sugars5g
Protein38g
Vitamin C49mg 243%
Calcium621mg 48%
Iron6mg 35%
Potassium477mg 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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