Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe
Shrimp Scampi folks will love this Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe! It's easy and so simple to make! Toasted flour tortillas are stuffed with garlicky-seasoned shrimp and mozzarella cheese! Squeeze some lemon wedges and you have a 5-star seafood dish!
Equipment
- 10 or 12-inch cast-iron pan
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs large raw shrimp, (thawed and patted dry)
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese
- 6 large flour tortillas
Seasoning:
- 5 cloves garlic, (crushed)
- 1/4 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp seasoning salt
- 1/2 tsp creole seasoning
- 1/2 tsp old bay seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet with butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Season the shrimp evenly on both sides. Fry on each side until shrimp turns pink (2 minutes.)
- Remove the shrimp and place the skillet back on the stove. Add an additional 2 tbsp of grease and reduce the temperature to low heat.
- To Assemble Quesadillas: coarsely chop the cooked shrimp. Place 1/2 cup of mozzarella and 1/2 cup the shrimp evenly over a large tortilla. Fold in half and toast on each side until the cheese melts.
Notes
Note: Add an additional 2 Tbsp of grease between every quesadilla when toasting.
Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe
Serving Size
1 quesadilla
Amount per Serving
Calories
300
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
49
mg
16
%
Sodium
752
mg
33
%
Potassium
104
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
511
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
322
mg
32
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
