Cheesy Shrimp Quesadilla

Instead of shrimp, try grilled or roasted chicken, seasoned ground beef, or even canned tuna.

Quesadillas are so versatile—you can make them with a myriad of fillings. Instead of shrimp, try grilled or roasted chicken, seasoned ground beef, or even canned tuna.

Cheesy Shrimp Quesadilla

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Instead of shrimp, try grilled or roasted chicken, seasoned ground beef, or even canned tuna.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

Cheesy Shrimp Quesadilla

  • 1/2 Cup tomatoes seeded and diced
  • 1/2 tablespoons red onion
  • 1 tablspoons cilantro (wansoy)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 Cup cheddar cheese grated
  • 1/4 Cup mozzarella cheese grated
  • 16 Shrimp
  • 2 teaspoons cooking oil
  • 4 6-inch Flour tortillas
  • 1/3 Cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions
 

  • Preheat toaster oven or conventional oven to 350°F.
  • Mix tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Season to taste and set aside. In another bowl, mix together Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses; set aside.
  • Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat a stovetop grill or cast-iron pan and brush lightly with oil. Cook shrimp for 1 minute or until cooked through. Set aside.
  • Using the same pan, grill one side of a flour tortilla. Spread one-fourth of the tomato mixture onto half of the grilled side.
  • Arrange 4 shrimps on top of the tomato mixture. Sprinkle one-fourth of the mixed cheese on top of the shrimps.
  • Fold tortilla and transfer to a baking tray. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Place prepared tortillas in the oven for 2 minutes or until cheese has melted.
  • Prepare the dip by mixing sour cream and paprika together. Season to taste with salt.
  • Once done, transfer quesadillas to a serving plate. Drizzle seasoned sour cream on top or serve on the side.

    Make-ahead tip: Cut down on prep time by doing step 2 ahead of time. Store the tomato mixture in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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