Easy Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe

Why We Love This Easy Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe

Quesadillas are a go-to dinner staple in our house… They’re super fast and easy to make in one pan, and are fantastic to customize with whatever ingredients you have on hand. Plus, everyone gets their own handheld perfect portion! Who doesn’t love that? This irresistible Shrimp Quesadilla recipe is an easy midweek dinner made with America’s favorite seafood. Just load a handful of simple, wholesome ingredients (including cheese, of course, because that’s what makes it a quesadilla) between two tortillas and cook it to golden in a skillet. In mere minutes you have a slightly crispy, ooey-gooey delicious main dish ready to enjoy with your favorite sides.

Ingredients You Need

Butter – unsalted (or olive oil) Raw shrimp – peeled and deveined Ancho chili powder Garlic powder (or minced garlic cloves) Flour tortillas – taco size Shredded Mexican cheese blend (or mozzarella and cheddar cheese) Bell chopper – chopped Onion – chopped Cilantro – chopped Salt and pepper – to taste

Prep Tips: For raw shrimp with peels, take the time to peel and devein the shrimp. Rinse them with fresh water and then pat dry. (For pre-cleaned shrimp, just pat them dry.) If you bought small shrimp just leave them whole. If you purchased larger shrimp, it’s best to cut them into several large chunks.

How to Make Shrimp Quesadillas

Pro Tip: If needed, set your oven to 200°F to act as a warmer. Then place a baking sheet in the oven to set the finished quesadillas on.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy shrimp quesadillas warm with sides of salsa, sour cream, and/or guacamole. For an even heartier meal serve alongside Spanish Rice or Arroz Amarillo, and Refried Beans or Mexican Pinto Beans.