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The Best Easy & Cheesy Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe (Under 30 Minutes)

Two golden-brown halves of a cheesy shrimp quesadilla overflowing with pink shrimp and melted cheese.
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Make restaurant-style shrimp quesadillas quickly with this easy recipe. You get tender, seasoned shrimp and melty cheese folded into perfectly crisp tortillas for a satisfying weeknight dinner or fast lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
  • Butter or cooking spray for cooking

Instructions

  1. Season the shrimp: In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
  2. Cook the shrimp: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Prepare the filling: In the same skillet, if needed, add a small amount of butter or spray. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet.
  4. Assemble the quesadillas: Place one tortilla in the skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle one-fourth of the cheese over half of the tortilla. Top the cheese with one-fourth of the shrimp mixture and a sprinkle of cilantro, if using.
  5. Fold and cook: Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
  6. Flip and melt: Carefully flip the quesadilla. Cook the second side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
  7. Serve: Remove from the skillet. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make the remaining quesadillas. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For restaurant-style crispness, press down gently on the quesadilla with a spatula while it cooks in the pan.
  • You can add a small amount of chipotle pepper in adobo sauce to the shrimp seasoning for a zesty flavor.
  • Serve your cheesy seafood quesadillas with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

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