Cheesy Shrimp Quesadillas with Peppers and Onions
Cheesy Shrimp Quesadillas with Peppers and Onions layer tender, spiced shrimp with sweet sautéed onions and bell peppers under a blanket of melted Mexican cheese inside crisp tortillas. The balance of lime brightness, gentle heat from jalapeño, and warm cumin-chili notes makes each bite rich yet fresh. Ideal for a casual weeknight dinner or a game-day spread to share.
- Prep20 min
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Warm 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell peppers; cook, stirring often, until the onion is translucent and the peppers are soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the salt, cumin, and chili powder; stir to coat the vegetables.
- 2
Add the shrimp; cook and stir until the shrimp are opaque and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the minced jalapeño and lime juice.
- 3
Heat a second skillet over medium heat and brush it with about 1 teaspoon of oil. Lay one tortilla in the hot skillet; spoon about 1/6 of the shrimp filling and 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend onto one side of the tortilla. Fold the tortilla in half. Cook until lightly browned on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until lightly browned on the other side, 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat to make the remaining quesadillas.
- Calories 604.47 kcal High
- Protein 33.21 g Good Source
- Carbs 56.27 g Moderate
- Total Fat 26.04 g High
- Saturated Fat 11.07 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 220.65 mg High
- Sodium 934.0 mg High
- Fiber 2.62 g Low Source
- Sugar 6.89 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 525.45 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.23 mg Moderate
- Potassium 179.74 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 51.75 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 32.74 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.31 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
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