Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Quesadillas

Name: Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Quesadillas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Mexican
Ingredients: 0.25 tsp Chili Powder; 0.25 cup Diced Onion; 4 whole Flour Tortilla; 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro; 8 whole Large Shrimp; 2 whole Lime Juice; 2 tsp Olive Oil; 0.25 cup Roasted Red Pepper; 0.5 cup Shredded Cheese Blend

Appetizer 🧄Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Snack 🍿 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽Mexican High-Protein 💪Pescatarian 🐟

Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Quesadillas balance juicy shrimp with bright citrus and herb notes, melted into a gooey cheese filling. Light smokiness from roasted red peppers and a hint of chili bring depth without overpowering the fresh lime finish. Ideal for a quick lunch, casual dinner, or a shareable game-day snack.

Prep10 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves2
DifficultyEasy

1

In a shallow dish, mix roasted red peppers, cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder. Add the chopped shrimp and toss in the lime mixture. Refrigerate to chill.
2

Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Sauté the onion in the hot oil until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and lime mixture and sauté until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Take the mixture out of the skillet.
3

Assemble the quesadillas by layering the shrimp mixture and Mexican cheese between 2 tortillas.
4

Warm the tortillas in the skillet over medium-low heat until the cheese melts and the tortillas become crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Slice the quesadillas into bite-sized pieces and serve.