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The Ultimate 25-Minute Cheesy Shrimp Quesadilla

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Make this fast and flavorful shrimp quesadilla recipe for a satisfying weeknight dinner or quick lunch. You get tender, seasoned shrimp and perfectly melted cheese inside crispy, restaurant-style tortillas.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 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 extra oil for crisping

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp turns pink.
  2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the shrimp. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften slightly. Remove the shrimp and vegetable mixture from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. Wipe the skillet clean if necessary. Reduce the heat to medium. Place one tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of cheese over half of the tortilla. Top the cheese with about 1/4 cup of the shrimp filling.
  4. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
  5. For extra crispiness, add a small amount of butter or oil to the pan before cooking each quesadilla.
  6. Remove the finished quesadilla and repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling. Slice each quesadilla into wedges before serving.

Notes

  • For a low carb option, substitute large lettuce cups or low-carb tortillas for the flour tortillas.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
  • You can use pre-cooked shrimp to make this recipe even faster. Add the cooked shrimp during the last minute of cooking the vegetables.

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