Shrimp Quesadillas

5 from 2 votes

Shrimp Quesadillas are a no-stress meal. Quick and easy to make and incredibly delicious. Save on time without sacrificing the flavor!

Prep Time10

Cook Time16

Total Time26

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Keyword: Shrimp Quesadillas

Servings:

Calories: 356kcal

Author: Kelly Anthony

Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. Then, chop each shrimp into 3-4 pieces and transfer to a large mixing bowl along with 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and toss until evenly coated. Set the shrimp aside.
Add the remaining oil to a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the diced jalapeno and onion to the pan and sauté for about 3 minutes, stirring often.
Next, add the shrimp and cook, stirring often, for about 5-6 minutes or until the shrimp are completely opaque and cooked through.
Remove from the heat and transfer the mix to a clean bowl. Clean the pan and return to the stovetop over medium-low heat.
Add a scant drizzle of oil, place a tortilla in the pan, and scatter about a ¼ cup of shredded cheese over the entire tortilla. Then, to only one half of the tortilla, add about a ½ cup of the shrimp mix.
Once the cheese starts to melt (about 1 minute), use a spatula to fold the side with cheese only over the shrimp side. Hold the quesadilla down with your spatula until the filling has melded together, about 30 seconds to 1 minute more.
Repeat with the remaining tortillas, adding an additional light drizzle of oil to the pan as needed. Cut in halves or quarters, serve and enjoy!