Shrimp Quesadillas
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Cost
- $25.00
- Nutrition
- 610 cal · 32g protein
- skillet
- kid-favorite
- high-protein
🍳 1 pan + 1 bowl · Picky-eater safe bet: a plain tortilla
Shrimp Quesadillas is a Mexican weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 40 minutes, for around $25 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan + 1 bowl, and the 11 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain a plain tortilla works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Chips and salsa (2 min)
Contains: Dairy · Gluten · Shellfish— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 12-inch nonstick skilletDon't have one? Amazon →
- 12-inch locking tongsDon't have one? Amazon →
- LadleDon't have one? Amazon →
- Instant-read meat thermometerDon't have one? Amazon →
- 8-inch chef's knifeDon't have one? Amazon →
- Large cutting boards (set of 2)Don't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp
- 8 count flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 count bell pepper
- 1 count onion
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 jar salsa
- 8 oz sour cream
Steps
- Chop the shrimp into bite-size pieces and toss with the chili powder, cumin and a pinch of salt.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the sliced pepper and onion 4 minutes until soft, add the shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque (145°F). Move to a bowl and wipe the pan.
- Lay out 4 tortillas. Sprinkle each with cheese, add the shrimp filling, more cheese, and top with another tortilla.
- Brush the pan lightly with oil and cook each quesadilla over medium heat 2-3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese melts. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa and sour cream.
- Picky eaters can have a plain cheese-only quesadilla.
- Make ahead: cook the shrimp filling up to 1 day ahead and chill it, then assemble and cook the quesadillas when ready.
On the side: Chips and salsa (2 min)
1 bag tortilla chips, 1 jar salsa
- Put out the chips with a bowl of salsa.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 32 g
- Carbohydrates
- 52 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
- Sugar
- 3 g
- Fat
- 26 g
- Saturated fat
- 11 g
- Sodium
- 1,270 mg
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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