Shrimp Quesadilla with Cheese
Delicious shrimp quesadillas loaded with melty cheese and seasoned vegetables, ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick, gluten-free meal that satisfies with vibrant flavors and a crisp finish.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet for cooking shrimp and vegetables
- 1 medium skillet for cooking quesadillas
- 1 spatula for flipping quesadillas
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons neutral-flavored oil avocado, refined coconut, or canola
- 1 small onion diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium bell pepper chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
- Salt to taste
- 1 pound raw medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 4 tablespoons butter plus additional as needed
- 6 10- inch flour tortillas
- 3 cups shredded cheese quesadilla, Monterey, or Mexican blend, divided
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of neutral oil, coating the surface.
- Add diced onion and chopped bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes until onions are translucent and peppers soften.
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in taco seasoning to coat vegetables.
- Add shrimp and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until shrimp turn opaque and curl slightly.
- Remove skillet from heat, sprinkle lime juice over the shrimp and vegetables, stir, and set aside.
- Heat another skillet over medium heat and add ½ tablespoon butter, swirling to coat.
- Place one flour tortilla flat in the skillet; spoon about ⅓ cup shrimp mixture on half of the tortilla and top with ½ cup shredded cheese.
- Cook for about 90 seconds until the bottom is lightly browned.
- Fold the tortilla over the filling, press gently with a spatula, flip, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the second side is browned.
- Sprinkle with salt to taste and transfer to a plate.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas, shrimp, and cheese until all quesadillas are cooked.
- Serve warm with optional toppings and sides.
Notes
- Top with cilantro, sour cream, or pico de gallo for added flavor.
- Adjust taco seasoning to control spice level.
- Store leftovers refrigerated and reheat gently to preserve cheese melt.