How to Make Shrimp Quesadillas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp quesadillas are a delicious and satisfying meal that combines the flavors of tender shrimp, gooey cheese, and zesty spices all nestled in a crisp tortilla. This Mexican-inspired dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, or even as a tasty appetizer for a gathering with friends and family. Filled with protein-packed shrimp and gooey melted cheese, these quesadillas are sure to be a hit at your dinner table.

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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 jalapeño 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

Information

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

  • 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.
  • 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 jalapeño and lime juice.
  • 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

    753 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 180mg
    • Sodium: 1788mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 68g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 49mg
    • Calcium: 621mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 477mg