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 mins
- 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 596.24 kcal High
- Protein 33.6 g Good Source
- Carbs 53.7 g Moderate
- Total Fat 26.71 g High
- Saturated Fat 11.01 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 219.5 mg High
- Sodium 934.0 mg High
- Fiber 5.02 g Moderate
- Sugar 7.25 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 1.2 g Low Source
- Calcium 537.3 mg Good Source
- Iron 2.73 mg Moderate
- Potassium 566.55 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 135.71 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 36.42 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.
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- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheesy Shrimp Quesadillas with Peppers and Onions is a Tex Mex appetizer recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Green Bell Pepper, Ground Cumin, and Jalapeño Pepper. Each serving provides about 596.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Shrimp Quesadillas with Peppers and Onions?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Cheesy Shrimp Quesadillas with Peppers and Onions made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Green Bell Pepper, Ground Cumin, Jalapeño Pepper, Large Flour Tortilla. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Cheesy Shrimp Quesadillas with Peppers and Onions?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Shrimp Quesadillas with Peppers and Onions?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 596.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Shrimp Quesadillas with Peppers and Onions easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
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