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4.83 from 69 votes

Shrimp Quesadillas

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Layla Atik

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning or 1 tablespoon chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon EACH garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, paprika, ground cumin, salt, black pepper
  • 1-2 cups melting cheese mozzarella, cheddar, Mexican blend or Monterey Jack
  • 6-8 Medium flour tortillas

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or pan. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan. Cook for 1 minute or until tender.

  • Add the shrimp and taco seasoning and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until shrimp begins to turn pink.

  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl and rinse and wipe down the pan with a paper towel. Return the pan to the heat and spray cooking spray or brush with about 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.
  • Place a tortilla in the pan and sprinkle cheese on one side of the tortilla. Spoon about 5-6 shrimp or enough to cover with another sprinkle of cheese. Fold tortilla in half. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy. Repeat for reaming tortillas.

  • Serve with Sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.