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!
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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