Shrimp Quesadillas

Shrimp Quesadillas 🍤

Garlicky chili shrimp and melted mozzarella sealed in a crackly golden tortilla, a seafood twist on the crowd favorite.

20 min · Beginner · 510 cal · 31g protein · $3.00/serving · Mexican

20minutes
4servings
510calories
31gprotein
$3.00per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 1 lb shrimp
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 4 tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup cilantro

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Chop the shrimp into bite-size pieces and mince the garlic.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp with garlic, chili powder, and smoked paprika until just pink, about 3 minutes, then squeeze in the lime.

  3. 3

    Layer half of each tortilla with mozzarella, shrimp, chopped cilantro, and a little more cheese, then fold.

  4. 4

    Griddle the quesadillas in the wiped-out skillet over medium heat, 2 to 3 minutes per side, until deeply golden and melty.

  5. 5

    Cut into wedges and serve hot with lime wedges.

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