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Shrimp Fiesta Quesadillas

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by: Joanna Cismaru

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Shrimp Fiesta Quesadillas – who doesn’t like delicious quesadillas? The ingredients here makes this quesadilla one of the best you’ll ever try. 

Close up shot of Shrimp Fiesta Quesadillas

I love this quesadilla recipe and I’m very excite to share this with you. I don’t cook too much with shrimp so I thought this would be perfect to use up the shrimp I had in the freezer. I’m glad I did. This was so delicious, both my husband and I really loved this and enjoyed these quesadillas.

Quesadillas are so easy to make and they are so delicious and full of flavor. They are just perfect for lunch or dinner, it’s one of my favorite things to order at a restaurant.

For this recipe, I seasoned the shrimp with some Tex Mex seasoning and sauteed them in a skillet with some melted butter. Just cook them for a about 3 minutes, or until they’re pink on both sides. These shrimp are so good, you could probably eat them just on their own and they smell heavenly.

shrimp cooking in a pan

After you take out the shrimp, add another tablespoon of butter then add the chopped onions and chopped peppers to the same skillet and saute them a bit until onion is cooked through. Add the corn and continue cooking for a few more minutes. This veggie mixture is so delicious that you could make these quesadillas just with the veggies and have one delicious vegetarian version.

Chopped veggies in a pan

I used whole wheat tortillas here which I love because they’re only 130 calories for a large tortilla. Start layering some mozzarella cheese, then half the shrimp and half the veggies.

Assembling Shrimp Fiesta Quesadillas

Add a bit more mozzarella cheese because we love cheese quesadillas.

Process shot showing how to make Shrimp Fiesta Quesadillas

Lay another tortilla on top and grill the quesadilla on both sides until cheese melts. I use my Cuisinart panini press for this, I love this panini press, perfect for grilled cheese sandwiches too.

Shrimp Fiesta Quesadillas on a plate with a side of salsa

Repeat with the rest of the ingredients, this makes 2 large quesadillas which is 4 servings. And that’s all there is to this recipe. Slice the quesadillas and serve with some salsa, or sour cream, even some guacamole would be perfect. They are delicious and so filling.

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sliced shrimp fiesta quesadilla on a plate with salsa

Shrimp Fiesta Quesadillas

5 from 1 vote
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 30 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 4
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Shrimp Fiesta Quesadillas – who doesn't like delicious quesadillas? The ingredients here makes this quesadilla one of the best you'll ever try. 

Ingredients

  • 4 large whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 pound large shrimp shells removed
  • 2 tablespoon Tex Mex seasoning
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 1 cup frozen corn
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Instructions

  • Melt one tablespoon of butter in a large skillet. Season shrimp with the Tex Mex seasoning. Add shrimp to skillet and saute for about 3 to 5 minutes just until shrimp is cooked.
  • Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet add remaining tablespoon of butter and add onions and peppers to it. Saute onions and peppers until onion is translucent then add frozen corn and cook for a 3 more minutes.
  • Assemble the quesadillas by layering mozzarella cheese, shrimp, then veggies and then more mozzarella cheese on a tortilla and top with another tortilla. Grill quesadilla until cheese melts.
  • Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  • Serve with salsa, sour cream and guacamole.

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Pioneer Woman.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 359kcal (18%)Carbohydrates: 16g (5%)Protein: 34g (68%)Fat: 17g (26%)Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)Cholesterol: 334mg (111%)Sodium: 1263mg (55%)Potassium: 372mg (11%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 1570IU (31%)Vitamin C: 60.2mg (73%)Calcium: 383mg (38%)Iron: 3.2mg (18%)
Course:Lunch
Cuisine:Mexican
Keyword:shrimp fiesta quesadillas
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Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Fiesta Quesadillas
Amount Per Serving (1 quesadilla)
Calories 359 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 334mg111%
Sodium 1263mg55%
Potassium 372mg11%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 1570IU31%
Vitamin C 60.2mg73%
Calcium 383mg38%
Iron 3.2mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Autumn says

    August 15, 2020 at 9:34 pm

    What if I substitute taco seasoning mix for the Tex mex? I wouldn’t know how much of each spice that you mentioned to use.

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    • Jo Cooks Team says

      August 16, 2020 at 1:22 pm

      For sure that’ll work!

      Reply
  2. David Bennett says

    July 23, 2020 at 1:31 pm

    You mention Tex Mex seasoning in your shrimp qesadillas do you have a recipe for it?

    Reply
    • Jo Cooks Team 2 says

      July 23, 2020 at 3:29 pm

      I do not have a specific recipe for it! but it would be along the lines of a blend of Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Ground Coriander, Paprika, Garlic Powder, Dried Oregano and salt if you want a little extra sodium! Taste to your liking 🙂

      Reply
  3. Phil says

    January 31, 2019 at 12:45 pm

    One of the best sites I have come across and I have looked at hundreds. In my favs now.

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