Shrimp Quesadillas with Cilantro and Lime

Fresh cilantro and lime impart Mexican-inspired flavor to these quick and easy shrimp quesadillas that are perfect for lunch, dinner, or a snack!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 595 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Assemble quesadillas by placing shrimp mixture and Mexican cheese in between 2 tortillas.

Step 4

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.