Best Spicy Shrimp Quesadillas Recipes

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SPICY SHRIMP AND CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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Categories     Cheese     Low/No Sugar     Dinner

Yield 4 quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 13

Flour tortillas (8 large)
Shredded Mozzarella cheese (1C)
Shredded ColbyJack cheese (1C)
Thawed,deviened shrimp dozen large
boneless skinless chicken thighs (2-3 pieces)
your favorite hot sauce (2tbs)
ground chipolte pepper (1tsp)
paprika (1 tsp)
garlic powder ( 1 tsp)
chicken broth (1/8C)
salt and pepper to taste
diced onion (1/2 C)
sliced green bellpepper (1)

Steps:

  • In a hot greased pan cook the bell peppers and onions until they are browned.Add the chicken and cook thoroughly, and slice into strips.Add the spices, hot sauce, chicken broth, S&P, and the shrimp. Mix well.Cook over medium high heat until the shrimp are done. Taste to test seasonings level, add more if necessary. In a separate pan, spray nonstick cooking spray and put on medium heat. Place one quesadilla in the pan, add a handfull of each kind of cheese, add the meat and spices mixture, top with more cheese, and finish with another tortilla. Cook until bottoms of each tortilla are browned to your liking. Repeat and serve sliced with salsa and my 'spicy black beans'* see next recipe*

SPICY SHRIMP QUESADILLAS



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Make and share this Spicy Shrimp Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by luvn-n-the-oven

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 6 quesadillas, 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 (10 inch) flour tortillas
3 tablespoons remoulade sauce, divided (use whatever kind you like, or substitute mayo)
4 pieces thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 -2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 lb shrimp, peeled
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 onion, diced
seafood seasoning (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup pickled jalapeno pepper, diced (you can adjust this amount based on how spicy you like it)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup monterey jack cheese or 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
sour cream
guacamole
salsa

Steps:

  • Prepare tortillas by spreading a light layer (about 1 tablespoon) of remoulade or mayo on one side. This will act as your "glue" for the fillings. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, shrimp, and seasonings; saute about 2-3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove shrimp mixture from pan and place in bowl. Combine with crumbled bacon and pickled jalapenos. Taste to make sure seasonings are how you want them.
  • If necessary, spray pan with non-stick spray.
  • Place tortilla in pan, clean side down. On half of the tortilla,layer in 1/3 of cheddar cheese, then 1/3 shrimp mixture, then 1/3 of the jack or mozzarella cheese. Fold empty side of tortilla over the fillings and press down.
  • Let tortilla brown until crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and brown the other side.
  • Repeat with remaining tortillas. Cut each folded quesadilla in half when ready to serve.
  • Serve with your choice of sour cream, guacamole, salsa, or all three!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1278.9, Fat 73.8, SaturatedFat 33.1, Cholesterol 582.2, Sodium 2492.2, Carbohydrate 60.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 4.2, Protein 89.9

SPICY SHRIMP WITH CORN AND QUESADILLAS



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 ears fresh corn
6 scallions (white and light green parts), thinly sliced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
Kosher salt and pepper
1 tablespoon ancho or some other chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack
2 large flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Cut the corn kernels from the cobs. Combine them in a bowl with the scallions, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the chili powder, cayenne, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium and cook the shrimp, turning once, until cooked through, about 4 minutes. Meanwhile, sprinkle the cheese over half of each tortilla. Fold in half and grill, turning once, until the cheese melts and the tortillas are crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board and cut into wedges. Divide the shrimp and corn among individual plates and serve with the quesadillas.

SPICY SHRIMP QUESADILLAS



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Categories     Tortillas

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups Shrimp and Coconut curry sauce
2 tablps chopped fresh cilantro
3 jalapeno chilies seeded andthinly sliced
2 tablps chopped shallot
1 tablsp freash lime juice
2 cups coarsely grated Jack cheese
8 7-8 inch diameter flour tortillas
8 tsps extra virgin olive oil divided

Steps:

  • Drain sauce from curry, place 2 tablsp in bowl. Chop shrimp and beans, add to bowl Mix in 2 tablps cilantro, chilies, shallots and lime juice. SPread filling then cheese over tortillas Top each with another tortilla Heat large non stick skillet add 2 tsps oil Place quesadilla in pan Cover and cook until bottom is golden 2-3 mins Turn and cook uncovered 2-3 mins longer Repeat with remaining quesadillas and top with additional cilantro

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