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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Shrimp Quesadillas with Peppers and Onions, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 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 30%
- Protein 33.6 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 53.7 g 20%
- Total Fat 26.71 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 11.01 g High 55%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 219.5 mg High 73%
- Sodium 934.0 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 5.02 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 7.25 g --
- Added Sugars 1.2 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 485.91 mg Good Source 37%
- Iron 2.73 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 566.27 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 60.79 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 44.84 mg Good Source 50%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- 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.
- Is Cheesy Shrimp Quesadillas with Peppers and Onions healthy?
- Cheesy Shrimp Quesadillas with Peppers and Onions has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 596.24 calories and 33.6 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 934.0 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.01 g (55% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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