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Shrimp Quesadillas

A quick and delicious fusion of tender shrimp, sautéed veggies, and melted cheese sandwiched between crispy tortillas. Perfect for a satisfying meal any time.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 7 to 8 pieces shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 5 to 6 mushrooms cleaned and sliced
  • ¼ green pepper sliced into strips and then cut in half
  • ¼ yellow onion peeled and sliced
  • ½ jalapeno seeds and ribs removed, sliced
  • grape seed oil or olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 2 medium-sized flour tortillas
  • 6 Tablespoons cheddar or monterey jack cheese
  • sliced avocado, sour cream, homemade salsa for serving

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Peel and clean the shrimp. Slice in half length-wise. Using a paper towel, dry off the shrimp.
  • Put 1 teaspoon oil into a non-stick skillet and cook the mushrooms on medium heat for about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove mushrooms and set aside. Wipe down the pan with a paper towel.
  • Next, add 1 teaspoon oil into the pan along with the green pepper, yellow onion and jalapeño. Cook on medium heat for about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove vegetables from the pan and set aside. Wipe the pan again with a clean paper towel.
  • Melt ½ Tablespoon of butter in the pan on medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and add them to the pan and cook for 60 to 90 seconds on each side. Remove from the pan.
  • Melt another ½ Tablespoon of butter in the pan and add 2 tortillas to the pan, half of each touching the bottom of the pan.
  • Put 1 Tablespoon of cheese and half of the mushrooms on each tortilla, along with half of the onions and peppers.
  • Then add the shrimp and 2 Tablespoons of cheese on each tortilla.
  • Close the tortilla and continue cooking for about 2 minutes.
  • Flip over and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the desired doneness on the inside and outside.

Notes

Serve with sliced avocado, sour cream, and homemade salsa for best flavor.