THE BEST SHRIMP QUESADILLAS

A tasty mixture of spicy shrimp, sautéed onions & bell peppers, garlic, and melted cheese crisped in a tortilla. These quesadillas are simple and a delicious way to enjoy shrimp!

Calling all shrimp lovers! These DELICIOUS shrimp quesadillas are a must try. We’ve made them countless time and will continue to make them forever. They’re super quick and easy to make, packed with flavor and highlight shrimp in a festive and spicy way.

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked medium shrimp peeled and deveined

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup onion chopped

1/2 cup bell pepper chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

2 tablespoons taco seasoning or 1 tablespoon chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon EACH garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, paprika, ground cumin, salt, black pepper

1-2 cups melting cheese mozzarella, cheddar, Mexican blend or Monterey Jack

6-8 Medium flour tortillas

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or pan. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan. Cook for 1 minute or until tender.

Add the shrimp and taco seasoning and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until shrimp begins to turn pink.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and rinse and whip down the pan with a paper towel. Return the pan to the heat and spray cooking spray or brush with about 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.

Place a tortilla in the pan and sprinkle cheese on one side of the tortilla. Spoon about 5-6 shrimp or enough to cover with another sprinkle of cheese. Fold tortilla in half. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy. Repeat for reaming tortillas.

Serve with Sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

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