20-Minute Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe – Unforgettable Flavor
A quick and delicious shrimp quesadilla with melty cheese, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Toss shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until pink and juicy.
- On one half of each tortilla, layer cheese, sautéed shrimp, bell pepper, and onion.
- Fold tortillas in half, pressing lightly. Cook on a skillet over medium heat 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Cut quesadillas into wedges and sprinkle with cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg