Shrimp Camarones Quesadillas
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Shrimp Camarones Quesadillas, a fusion of bold Mexican flavors wrapped in gooey, cheesy perfection. Packed with succulent shrimp seasoned with smoked paprika, chili powder, and cumin, these quesadillas are layered with sautéed red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro, creating a vibrant and satisfying filling. All sandwiched between crispy golden flour tortillas, melted Mexican blend cheese adds indulgent richness to every bite. Quick and easy to make in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve these shrimp quesadillas with tangy sour cream and zesty salsa for a complete fiesta on your plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 large Flour tortillas
- 2 cups Shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 small Red onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- to taste Sour cream (for serving, optional)
- to taste Salsa (for serving, optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced red onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Season the peeled and deveined shrimp with smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they are pink and cooked through.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the shrimp mixture and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
In a clean skillet or griddle, melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Place one flour tortilla in the skillet.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla. Spoon an even layer of the cooked shrimp mixture over the cheese. Add another 1/4 cup of cheese on top of the shrimp, then fold the tortilla in half to create a quesadilla.
Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden and crisp. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Cut the cooked quesadillas into wedges and serve hot with sour cream and salsa on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.6 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.4 g | 327% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1167 mg | 389% | |
| Sodium | 5046 mg | 219% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.7 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 176.7 g | 353% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 2180 mg | 168% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 2132 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
