Shrimp Quesadilla
Servings: 2 quesadillas
Calories: 1185cal
Ingredients
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled, deveined, tails removed
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt divided
- ½ tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup diced orange bell pepper
- ¼ cup diced green bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- 4 flour taco tortillas 7 inch diameter
- 12 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with the Old Bay seasoning and 1/2 tablespoon of the garlic salt.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add orange bell pepper, red onion, green bell pepper, and remaining garlic salt. Cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Add seasoned shrimp and toss to combine. Cook until shrimp changes color, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove mixture from pan and set aside.
- Wipe out pan with a paper towel and add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter. Melt butter over medium-high heat, then add one tortilla. Add 1/4 of the shredded cheese, 1/2 of the cooked shrimp, 1/2 of the cooked vegetable mixture, and another 1/4 of the cheese.
- Place a second tortilla on top and press down. Cook until light golden brown and then flip over. Cook another couple of minutes until golden brown. Remove from pan.
- Add the remaining butter to the pan and repeat the process for the second tortilla.
Notes
- We used Colby jack cheese, but you can use cheddar, mozzarella, or any of your favorite flavors.
- It's best to use thawed or fresh jumbo shrimp for this recipe, I don't recommend precooked shrimp. To quickly thaw frozen shrimp, place them in a large ziptop bag and submerge them in cold water for around 30 minutes. Do not use hot or warm water to thaw the shrimp.
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
- To reheat: preheat your oven to 325F. Place the quesadillas on a parchment or foil-lined baking sheet and cook for 7-10 minutes until heated through. You can also reheat them in the air fryer using the reheat function.
Nutrition
Serving: 1quesadilla | Calories: 1185cal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 77g | Fat: 79g | Saturated Fat: 47g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 493mg | Sodium: 6378mg | Potassium: 661mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3303IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 1400mg | Iron: 5mg
