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Shrimp quesadilla
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Shrimp quesadilla

My shrimp quesadilla includes the delicious marinated shrimp, sautéed spinach, and onions. I use either shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack cheese in the quesadilla. Something that melts and is nice and gooey.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Shrimp, Shrimp Quesadillas
Servings: 4
Calories: 382kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Pound Shrimp 16 shrimp, sized 21/26. Cut into thirds
  • 2 Large Flour Tortillas
  • 1/2 Cup Onion Sliced
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Crushed and chopped
  • 5 Ounces Baby Spinach Fresh, not frozen
  • 1/4 Cup Water To steam the veggies
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Mustard German or Dijon-style
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Paprika
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cayenne
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 8 Ounces Cheddar Cheese Shredded. Can substitute Monterey or Pepperjack

Garnish

  • 1/4 Cup Cilantro Rough chopped

Instructions

  • Remove shells and tails from the shrimp and cut them into equal size thirds.
  • Preheat a non-stick skillet with a tight-fitting lid, over medium-high heat.
  • Combine the mustard and all the spices except salt. Place the shrimp and spice mixture together and give it a good mix. Place the olive oil in the skillet and add the shrimp. Saute for 4-minutes, remove from the pan, and set aside.
  • Add the sliced onions and water to the skillet, cover, and let them steam. Use a spatial to loosen all the spices from the bottom of the pan. Steam for 5 minutes until the onions are translucent, add the garlic and spinach, cover, and let steam until wilted. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Clean the skillet and preheat it, dry, over medium heat.
  • Add one tortilla and let it warm for about 20-seconds. Turn it over and add a thin layer of cheese
  • Spread half of the spinach mixture over half of the tortilla
  • Add half of the shrimp on top of the spinach mixture
  • Sprinkle another layer of cheese on top of the shrimp
  • Fold the tortilla in half, then cook until nicely toasted, cut the tortilla into 4-wedges. Serve with guacamole, salsa, chips, and sprinkled with chopped fresh cilantro.
  • Repeat this process with the second tortilla
Nutrition Facts
Shrimp quesadilla
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 202mg67%
Sodium 1231mg54%
Potassium 371mg11%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 4123IU82%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 553mg55%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.