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Ultimate Crispy Garlic Butter Shrimp Quesadillas

Two halves of a perfectly grilled shrimp quesadilla overflowing with seasoned shrimp and melted cheese.
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Make restaurant-style shrimp quesadillas at home in under 30 minutes. This recipe features tender, zesty seasoned shrimp and perfectly melted cheese sealed inside unbelievably crispy, golden-brown tortillas.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted (for crisping tortillas)

Instructions

  1. In a medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned shrimp, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp turns pink. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the same skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
  3. Wipe the skillet clean. Brush one side of a tortilla lightly with melted butter. Place the tortilla, butter-side down, in the clean skillet over medium heat.
  4. Sprinkle one quarter of the cheese over the tortilla. Top the cheese with one quarter of the shrimp and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle a little more cheese on top of the filling.
  5. Place a second tortilla on top of the filling. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
  6. Carefully flip the quesadilla. Cook the second side for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
  7. Remove the quesadilla from the skillet. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to make three more quesadillas.
  8. Let the quesadillas rest for one minute before slicing each into wedges. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • For an extra kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of chipotle powder to the shrimp seasoning mix.
  • Use high-quality, large flour tortillas for the best results and crisp texture.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute the butter and oil mixture with garlic butter when cooking the shrimp.

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