Shrimp Quesadillas with Cilantro and Lime

Name: Shrimp Quesadillas with Cilantro and Lime
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 0.25 (16 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste; 2 small limes, juiced; 0.25 teaspoon chili powder; 8 large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and chopped into bite-sized pieces; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 0.25 small onion, minced; 4 (8 inch) flour tortillas; 0.5 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

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These shrimp quesadillas are perfect as a lunch, dinner, or snack. What a great way to use up fresh herbs and serve up a wholesome treat!

Recipe by Dbisbill

Updated on May 5, 2022

Shrimp Quesadillas with Cilantro and Lime

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 quesadillas

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Ingredients

¼ (16 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
2 small limes, juiced
¼ teaspoon chili powder
8 large shrimp - peeled, deveined, and chopped into bite-sized pieces
2 teaspoons olive oil
¼ small onion, minced
4 (8 inch) flour tortillas
½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Directions

Combine roasted red peppers, cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder in a shallow dish. Toss chopped shrimp in the lime mixture. Chill in the refrigerator.
Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Saute onion in the hot oil until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp and lime mixture and saute until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove mixture from the skillet.
Assemble quesadillas by placing shrimp mixture and Mexican cheese in between 2 tortillas.
Heat tortillas in the skillet over medium-low heat until cheese is melted and tortillas are crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Cut quesadillas into bite-sized segments and serve.

Cook's Note:

You can substitute any cheese of your choice for the Mexican cheese blend.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

595	Calories
24g	Fat
66g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 595
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g	30%
Saturated Fat 10g	51%
Cholesterol 160mg	53%
Sodium 1083mg	47%
Total Carbohydrate 66g	24%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 31g
Vitamin C 50mg	252%
Calcium 308mg	24%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 357mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.