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Shrimp Quesadillas

Enjoy this protein-packed Shrimp Quesadilla recipe bursting with savory flavors – an ideal choice for a light and satisfying dinner or lunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salsa
  • 0.5 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium jalapeno minced (leave some seeds to make spicy)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 medium vine tomato diced
Shrimp
  • 12 ounces raw peeled and deveined shrimp chopped
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
Quesadillas
  • 4 large high-fiber flour tortillas 110 calories or less, I used Ole Xtreme or GF tortillas
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese or pepper-jack, shredded
  • olive oil spray
For Serving
  • 1 medium vine tomato diced
  • 0.5 medium hass avocado diced (4 ounces)
  • 1 lime juice of
  • 1 tablespoon red onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt

Method
 

Salsa
  1. Combine the salsa ingredients in a small bowl. When ready to use, drain in a colander so the quesadilla doesn’t get soggy.
Shrimp and Quesadillas
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion, garlic and jalapeno in oil until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until thickened 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Add the shrimp and cilantro and cook on medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes, until the shrimp turns pink and is cooked through. Set aside in a bowl.
  3. Clean the skillet. Respray and return to medium-high heat.
  4. Lay one tortilla flat and spread a quarter of the shrimp mixture onto one half. Top with 1/4 cup cheese. Cook for 2 minutes. Then top with 1/4 of the drained salsa.
  5. Fold the bare tortilla half over the filling with a spatula, and press lightly to seal.
  6. Carefully flip and cook until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes on each side.
  7. Slice into wedges and serve. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.

Notes

Serve with your favorite toppings like sour cream or guacamole.