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Shrimp Quesadillas

Delicious shrimp quesadillas with melted cheese and fresh avocado salsa, perfect for a quick and tasty meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 large shrimp cleaned and deveined
  • 0.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cooking spray
  • 4 scallions chopped scallions
  • 6 oz Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 8 count whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • 1 count avocado diced
  • 1 lime juice of lime
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red onion finely minced

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, combine diced tomato, avocado, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper to make the salsa.
  2. Season the shrimp with cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spray a skillet with cooking spray and cook the shrimp with chopped scallions for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. Remove shrimp from heat, cut in half lengthwise, and set aside.
  5. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
  6. Place a tortilla in the skillet, top with 1.5 oz cheese, 8 shrimp halves, and some of the avocado salsa. Cover with another tortilla and cook until the cheese melts and the bottom is golden brown.
  7. Flip the quesadilla onto a plate, then slide it back into the skillet to cook the other side until golden.
  8. Remove from skillet, cut into wedges, and serve immediately with extra salsa.

Notes

This recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for a flavorful lunch or dinner.