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Shrimp Quesadillas Recipe

A delicious and easy-to-make shrimp quesadilla recipe perfect for a quick meal.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese Cheddar or Monterey Jack
  • 4 Flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2. Add the shrimp, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp is pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. 3. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  4. 4. Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle with cheese, add shrimp, and top with another layer of cheese. Place another tortilla on top.
  5. 5. Cook until the bottom tortilla is golden brown, then flip and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is melted.
  6. 6. Remove from skillet, cut into wedges, and serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Quesadilla, Shrimp
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