Shrimp Quesadillas with Cilantro and Lime

Shrimp Quesadillas with Cilantro and Lime

These shrimp quesadillas are perfect as a lunch, dinner, or snack. What a great way to use up fresh herbs and serve up a wholesome treat!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Yield:
2 quesadillas
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • ¼ (16 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
  • 2 small limes, juiced
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • 8 large shrimp – peeled, deveined, and chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ¼ small onion, minced
  • 4 (8 inch) flour tortillas
  • ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Directions

Step 1
Combine roasted red peppers, cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder in a shallow dish. Toss chopped shrimp in the lime mixture. Chill in the refrigerator.

Step 2
Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Saute onion in the hot oil until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and lime mixture and saute until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove mixture from the skillet.

Step 3
Assemble quesadillas by placing shrimp mixture and Mexican cheese in between 2 tortillas.

Step 4
Heat tortillas in the skillet over medium-low heat until cheese is melted and tortillas are crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Cut quesadillas into bite-sized segments and serve.

Cook’s Note:

You can substitute any cheese of your choice for the Mexican cheese blend.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

595
Calories
24g
Fat
66g
Carbs
31g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 595
% Daily Value *
Total Fat24g 30%
Saturated Fat10g 51%
Cholesterol160mg 53%
Sodium1083mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate66g 24%
Dietary Fiber6g 20%
Total Sugars3g
Protein31g
Vitamin C50mg 252%
Calcium308mg 24%
Iron6mg 33%
Potassium357mg 8%

*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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