Enjoy the ultimate combination of succulent shrimp, melted cheese, and flavorful spices with this easy-to-follow shrimp quesadillas recipe. These cheesy delights are perfect for a quick lunch, appetizer, or even a light dinner. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can whip up a plateful of deliciousness in no time. The shrimp adds a touch of seafood goodness to the classic quesadilla, making it a crowd-pleasing dish that will leave everyone wanting more. Treat your taste buds to this delightful Mexican-inspired dish!
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimps, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 8 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream, guacamole, and salsa for serving
Directions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimps, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimps are pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Place one tortilla on a clean surface. Sprinkle a handful of cheese evenly over half of the tortilla.
- Spread some diced tomatoes, minced red onion, and chopped cilantro over the cheese.
- Arrange a layer of cooked shrimp on top.
- Sprinkle some more cheese on the shrimp layer.
- Fold the tortilla in half over the filling, pressing down gently.
- Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place one quesadilla at a time in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and cut into wedges.
- Serve hot with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.
