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The Best Quick & Cheesy Shrimp Quesadillas

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Make restaurant-style shrimp quesadillas fast. This recipe delivers tender, seasoned shrimp, melty cheese, and perfectly crisp tortillas in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for a weeknight seafood dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped into small pieces
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter or cooking spray for crisping

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped shrimp, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook the shrimp until pink and opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the same skillet. Sauté until softened, about 4 minutes. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine. Remove the filling from the heat.
  3. Wipe the skillet clean. Place a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat and add half of the butter or cooking spray. Place one tortilla in the skillet.
  4. Sprinkle one-fourth of the cheese evenly over the tortilla. Top the cheese with one-fourth of the shrimp and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle a little more cheese on top of the filling.
  5. Place a second tortilla directly on top of the filling. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
  6. Carefully flip the quesadilla using a large spatula. Cook the second side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
  7. Remove the quesadilla from the skillet. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling, adding more butter or spray as needed.
  8. Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve immediately for a crispy shrimp tortilla wrap experience.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of lime juice to the shrimp mixture after cooking.
  • Use a medium heat setting when cooking the tortillas to prevent burning before the cheese melts.
  • You can substitute the vegetables with canned, drained corn or black beans for a different texture.

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