Shrimp quesadillas are one of the best weeknight meals because they’re super easy to make and everyone can customize their plate to their liking! Try adding guacamole, salsa, beans, and corn so each person can have a great quesadilla with ingredients they love! This shrimp quesadilla recipe will become your new go-to!
Ingredients For Shrimp Quesadillas
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-1/2 medium onion, diced
-1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-4 cups cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
-2 tablespoons taco seasoning
-6-8 whole-wheat tortillas or corn Tortillas
-1-2 cups shredded cheese
-2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
How To Make Shrimp Quesadillas
1. Heat your skillet on medium-high heat and add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Sautee your onions and garlic for a couple of minutes until soft and translucent. Add bell peppers and cook an additional 2 minutes.
2. Next, add your shrimp and season with taco seasoning.
3. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until pink!
4. Remove shrimp mixture and set aside. Clean your pan and spray with cooking spray.
5. Place tortilla on pan, over medium-low heat, add cheese and shrimp mixture. Be sure not to add too much or your quesadilla will fall apart!
6. After 2-3 minutes, fold the tortilla in half. Flip and let each side get golden brown.
7. Repeat for remaining tortillas.
We recommend serving these quesadillas with beans, corn, guacamole, and sour cream!
Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe - The Perfect Weeknight Meal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- cooking spray
- 1/2 medium onion (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 6-8 tortillas (flour or corn, depending on your preference)
- 1-2 cups shredded cheese (Mexican blend or cheddar)
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat your skillet on medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sautee your onions and garlic for a couple of minutes until soft and translucent. Add bell peppers and cook an additional 2 minutes.
- Next, add your shrimp and season with taco seasoning.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes until pink!
- Remove shrimp mixture and set aside. Clean your pan and spray with cooking spray.
- Place tortilla on pan, over medium-low heat, add cheese and shrimp mixture. Be sure not to add too much or your quesadilla or it will fall apart!
- After 2-3 minutes, fold the tortilla in half. Flip and let each side get golden brown.
- Repeat for remaining tortillas.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.