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Shrimp Quesadillas – Barefeet in the Kitchen

Calling all shrimp lovers! These flavorful and satisfying shrimp quesadillas with brilliant bell peppers are quick sufficient for busy schedules and particular sufficient for firm.

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Shrimp Quesadillas

When you’re a fan of shrimp, you’re going to go wild for these good shrimp quesadillas. As with most shrimp recipes, they prepare dinner up within the blink of an eye fixed. This makes them the proper recipe to get a selfmade meal on the desk even on probably the most frenetic nights.

Quesadillas are my go-to “what’s for dinner?” reply. If we’ve any leftover meat in the home, that’s additionally a go-to choice. Take a look at the Loaded Vegetable Quesadillas, Pulled Pork Quesadillas, Steak Quesadillas, and Chicken Fajita Quesadillas for just a few simpler meal choices.

Whereas we very not often have “leftover” shrimp in the home, there’s nearly at all times a bag of shrimp within the freezer and luckily, it may be thawed and cooked lightning quick on a busy night time.

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Shrimp Quesadilla

To make these quesadillas, you’ll want the next elements:

  • Shrimp
  • Butter
  • Onion
  • Purple bell pepper
  • Garlic
  • Cilantro
  • Chili powder
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Lime juice
  • Cheese
  • Flour Tortillas
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Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe

Rinse the shrimp and lay them out on a paper towel-lined tray. Pat them dry. Warmth a big non-stick skillet over medium-high warmth.

Add the butter and when it has melted, add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan. Cook dinner, whereas stirring continuously, for about 3 minutes till the greens start to melt and the pan is aromatic.

Add the shrimp to the pan with the greens and stir to combine all through. Sprinkle with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Proceed cooking, stirring sometimes, till the shrimp begins to show colour, about 2 minutes.

When the shrimp is pink, switch the shrimp and vegetable combination from the pan to a mixing bowl. Wipe out the pan with a fabric or paper towel and return it to the range.

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Quesadilla Directions

Heat the identical nonstick skillet over medium-high warmth. Flippantly butter a single aspect of 1 tortilla with about ½ a teaspoon of butter and place it within the sizzling pan.

Sprinkle about 3 tablespoons of cheese, ⅓ cup of the shrimp filling, and a further 2-3 tablespoons of cheese on only one half of the open tortilla. Sprinkle with cilantro. Fold the tortilla over on itself and let it prepare dinner for 2-3 minutes.

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When the cheese has begun to soften and the underside tortilla is browning barely, flip the folded quesadilla over to prepare dinner the opposite aspect. Proceed to prepare dinner till all of the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crisp across the edges.

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In case you are shifting shortly, and are confidently flipping the quesadillas, you may prepare dinner two folded quesadillas at a time in the identical pan.

Utilizing a spatula, switch the quesadilla again to a slicing board and reduce it into wedges whereas it’s sizzling and serve heat. Repeat as desired.

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This homemade shrimp ramen is a fast and satisfying twist on the traditional Japanese dish. With easy elements and minimal prep, this straightforward recipe presents a flavorful shortcut to a scrumptious bowl of noodles, succulent shrimp, and fragrant broth. Good for busy days whenever you crave a comforting meal with out the fuss.

Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Shrimp Stir Fry is a skillet filled with sautéed shrimp tossed in a spicy barbecue sauce with candy chunks of pineapple and crimson peppers.

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Servings: 2

Shrimp Filling Components

Shrimp Filling Directions

  • Rinse the shrimp and lay them out on a paper towel-lined tray. Pat them dry. Warmth a big non-stick skillet over medium-high warmth. Add the butter and when it has melted, add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan. Cook dinner, whereas stirring continuously, for about 3 minutes till the greens start to melt and the pan is aromatic.

  • Add the shrimp to the pan with the greens and stir to combine all through. Sprinkle with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Proceed cooking, stirring sometimes, till the shrimp begins to show colour, about 2 minutes.

  • When the shrimp is pink, switch the shrimp and vegetable combination from the pan to a mixing bowl. Wipe out the pan with a fabric or paper towel and return it to the range.

Quesadilla Directions

  • Heat the identical nonstick skillet over medium-high warmth. Flippantly butter a single aspect of 1 tortilla with about ½ a teaspoon of butter and place it within the sizzling pan.

  • Sprinkle about 3 tablespoons of cheese, ⅓ cup of the shrimp filling, and a further 2-3 tablespoons of cheese on only one half of the open tortilla. Sprinkle with cilantro. Fold the tortilla over on itself and let it prepare dinner for 2-3 minutes.

  • When the cheese has begun to soften and the underside tortilla is browning barely, flip the folded quesadilla over to prepare dinner the opposite aspect. Proceed to prepare dinner till all of the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crisp across the edges.

  • Utilizing a spatula, switch the quesadilla again to a slicing board and reduce it into wedges whereas it’s sizzling and serve heat. Repeat as desired.

In case you are shifting shortly, and are confidently flipping the quesadillas, you may prepare dinner two folded quesadillas at a time in the identical pan. 

Energy: 517kcal · Carbohydrates: 32g · Protein: 25g · Fats: 32g · Saturated Fats: 18g · Ldl cholesterol: 91mg · Sodium: 1032mg · Potassium: 163mg · Fiber: 1g · Sugar: 4g · Vitamin A: 680IU · Calcium: 617mg · Iron: 2.5mg

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