Delicious Shrimp Quesadillas Recipe

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

1. 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.
2. Place one tortilla on a clean surface. Sprinkle a handful of cheese evenly over half of the tortilla.
3. Spread some diced tomatoes, minced red onion, and chopped cilantro over the cheese.
4. Arrange a layer of cooked shrimp on top.
5. Sprinkle some more cheese on the shrimp layer.
6. Fold the tortilla in half over the filling, pressing down gently.
7. Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.
8. 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.
9. Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and cut into wedges.
10. Serve hot with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

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