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Golden shrimp quesadillas on a plate with melted cheese and sides on a white counter.

Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe

Transform your kitchen into a Mexican cantina with this mouthwatering Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe! Packed with perfectly seasoned shrimp, melty cheese, and crispy tortillas, this easy 20-minute meal delivers restaurant-quality flavors. Perfect for a quick dinner, entertaining guests, or a delicious appetizer.
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Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: Best shrimp quesadilla recipe, Shrimp quesadilla recipe easy, Shrimp quesadilla recipe mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Calories: 480kcal
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or griddle For cooking the quesadillas
  • 1 Sharp knife For slicing ingredients
  • 1 Cutting board For prepping shrimp and veggies
  • 1 Cheese grater If using block cheese
  • 1 set Measuring spoons For precise seasoning
  • 1 Spatula For flipping quesadillas
  • 1 roll Paper towels For drying shrimp before cooking

Ingredients

Shrimp Filling:

  • 1 lb shrimp medium,peeled, deveined
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon salt & pepper fresh

Assembly:

  • 6 flour tortillas 8-inch diameter
  • 3 cups Mexican cheese blend shredded
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking

Serving:

  • Pico de gallo optional
  • Guacamole optional
  • Sour cream optional
  • Hot sauce optional
  • Lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

  • for garnish
  • Mix shrimp with seasonings.
  • Marinate for 5-10 minutes.
  • Heat skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Remove shrimp, chop into pieces.
  • Toss shrimp with lime juice.
  • Lay out tortilla on surface.
  • Add cheese, shrimp, veggies, more cheese.
  • Fold tortilla in half.
  • Heat skillet, add oil.
  • Cook quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Remove, rest 1 minute, cut.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadilla | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 850mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 3mg