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Shrimp Quesadilla

A delicious shrimp quesadilla made with fresh ingredients, melted cheese, and served with a flavorful salsa.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 medium red onion Red Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 minced Jalapeno (leave some seeds to make spicy)
  • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
  • 1 vine tomato Diced Tomato
  • 12 ounces Raw peeled and deveined shrimp
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Cilantro
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas (110 calories or less, I used Ole Xtreme or GF tortillas)
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese (or pepper-jack, shredded)
  • 1 cooking spray Olive Oil Spray
  • 1 vine tomato Diced Tomato
  • 0.25 medium Hass Avocado (diced, 4 ounces)
  • 1 lime Juice of Lime
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon Finely Chopped Red Onion
  • 0.25 teaspoon Kosher Salt

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Combine the salsa ingredients in a small bowl. When ready to use, drain in a colander so the quesadilla doesn’t get soggy.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, saute the onion, garlic and jalapeno in oil until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add the shrimp and cilantro and cook over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes, until the shrimp turns pink and is cooked through. Set aside in a bowl.
  4. Clean the skillet. Respray and return to medium-high heat.
  5. Lay tortilla flat, and spread a quarter of the shrimp onto one half. Top with 1/4 cup cheese. Cook the half-loaded tortilla for 2 minutes. Top with 1/4 of the drained salsa.
  6. Fold the tortilla half over the filling with a spatula, and press lightly to seal.
  7. Carefully flip and cook until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes on each side.
  8. Slice into wedges and serve. Repeat with remaining.

Notes

This shrimp quesadilla is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, especially when served with fresh salsa and avocado.