Shrimp Quesadillas (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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6-8 medium flour tortillas.
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1 pound raw shrimp, cleaned and without shells.
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1/2 cup diced onion.
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1/2 cup chopped bell pepper.
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1 tablespoon olive oil.
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2 minced garlic cloves.
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1-2 cups of melty cheese (Emmental, Comté, or a French cheese mix).
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2 tablespoons taco spices, or mix 1 tablespoon of chili powder with 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, paprika, ground cumin, plus a pinch of salt and pepper.
# Instructions:
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Warm up 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a large pan. Toss in the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Stir-fry them for roughly one minute until they’re soft and smell great.
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Add the shrimp along with the taco seasonings to the pan. Mix occasionally while cooking for about 1-2 minutes. Stop once the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
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Move the shrimp and veggie mix into a bowl. Quickly wipe out the pan using a paper towel, then heat it again. Spray on a little cooking oil or use about a teaspoon of vegetable oil to coat the surface.
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Place one tortilla in the pan. Sprinkle a layer of cheese on half of it, then spread around 5-6 shrimp (or enough to cover the cheese) on top. Finish it off with more cheese before folding the tortilla.
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Cook each side of the folded tortilla for about 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy, and the cheese inside has melted completely. Do this with the rest of the tortillas.
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Serve the hot quesadillas with dips like guacamole, sour cream, or salsa.
# Notes:
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Crank up the heat by adding some spicy sauce or sliced chili peppers to the shrimp mix.
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Swap out regular tortillas with whole-grain ones if you want a healthier option.
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You can prep these quesadillas ahead of time and reheat them in the oven when you’re ready to eat.