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Quick and Cheesy Shrimp Quesadillas for Weeknight Dinner

Close-up of four wedges of perfectly cooked shrimp quesadilla filled with seasoned shrimp and melted cheese.
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Make these easy shrimp quesadillas for a fast, flavorful weeknight meal. You get tender, seasoned shrimp and melty cheese folded into perfectly crisp tortillas. This recipe delivers restaurant-style flavor in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, cut into halves or thirds
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil for crisping tortillas

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the same skillet. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until softened. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  3. Place one tortilla on a clean surface. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of cheese over one half of the tortilla. Top the cheese with about 1/4 of the shrimp and vegetable mixture. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  4. Heat a clean, large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add butter or oil. Place one or two quesadillas in the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.
  5. Remove the quesadilla from the skillet. Slice into wedges. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings like salsa or sour cream.

Notes

  • For extra crispy tortillas, use a slightly lower heat and cook a bit longer until the tortilla develops deep golden-brown spots.
  • You can substitute the shrimp with cooked, shredded chicken for a different fast seafood meal alternative.
  • If you want a zesty flavor, add a squeeze of lime juice over the shrimp mixture before assembling the quesadillas.

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