Shrimp and Cheese Quesadilla

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
Heat oil over medium high in large skillet.
Add shrimp to skillet, and cook for 2 minutes, until pink.
Remove shrimp to a plate and place 1 tortilla in skillet.
Reduce heat to medium.
Spread ¼ of the shrimp on one half of the tortilla.
Sprinkle ¼ of the cheese on top, then distribute ¼ of the tomatoes, cilantro and jalapeño evenly over shrimp and cheese.
Fold the other half of the tortilla over so it's a half moon.
Carefully flip the tortilla over so the cooked side is up and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.
Repeat for remaining tortillas.
Serve with our classic guacamole and enjoy!

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