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Shrimp and Cheese Quesadilla

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Kid-friendly quesadillas. Grownup-friendly shrimp. Sounds like a winning combo.

  • 4 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
  • 1½ pound shelled, raw shrimp, cut into ¼-inch pieces
  • 2 medium tomato, chopped
  • 4 10-inch flour tortillas
  • 8 sprigs cilantro, chopped
  • 16 ounces cheese (grated Cheddar, crumbled goat cheese or a mixture)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sliced jarred jalapeño peppers or 2 fresh jalapeño peppers, chopped
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1
    Heat oil over medium high in large skillet.
  • 2
    Add shrimp to skillet, and cook for 2 minutes, until pink.
  • 3
    Remove shrimp to a plate and place 1 tortilla in skillet.
  • 4
    Reduce heat to medium.
  • 5
    Spread ¼ of the shrimp on one half of the tortilla.
  • 6
    Sprinkle ¼ of the cheese on top, then distribute ¼ of the tomatoes, cilantro and jalapeño evenly over shrimp and cheese.
  • 7
    Fold the other half of the tortilla over so it's a half moon.
  • 8
    Carefully flip the tortilla over so the cooked side is up and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.
  • 9
    Repeat for remaining tortillas.
  • 10
    Serve with our classic guacamole and enjoy!
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