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Shrimp Quesadillas Recipe
Shrimp quesadillas feature spicy shrimp in fajita-style preparation with bell pepper filling seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and fresh jalapeños for bold, authentic flavors. This seafood twist on traditional quesadillas showcases how shrimp's natural sweetness pairs beautifully with Mexican spices and vegetables. The fajita-style preparation ensures proper seasoning distribution while the spice combination creates restaurant-quality results that highlight the shrimp without overwhelming its delicate taste.
This recipe for spicy shrimp quesadillas features a fajita-style shrimp and bell pepper filling seasoned with cumin, chili powder, jalapeño, and lime. Serve warm with cilantro and sour cream.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
6 large flour tortillas
3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
Directions
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent and peppers are soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Add salt, cumin, and chili powder; stir to coat vegetables.
Add shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp are opaque and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in minced jalapeño and lime juice.
Heat another skillet over medium heat and brush with about 1 teaspoon oil. Place one tortilla in the hot skillet; spoon about 1/6 of the shrimp filling and 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend onto one side of tortilla. Fold tortilla in half. Cook until lightly browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until lightly browned on the other side, 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat to make remaining quesadillas.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 753 | Calories |
| 37g | Fat |
| 68g | Carbs |
| 38g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 753 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 37g | 47% |
| Saturated Fat 18g | 92% |
| Cholesterol 180mg | 60% |
| Sodium 1788mg | 78% |
| Total Carbohydrate 68g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 19% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin C 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium 621mg | 48% |
| Iron 6mg | 35% |
| Potassium 477mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
