Follow these steps for perfect results
olive oil
large shrimp
peeled and deveined, tails off
salt
to taste
Mexican tomato sauce
onion
cut in half and sliced
red bell pepper
seeded and sliced into strips
green bell pepper
seeded and sliced into strips
butter
for frying
flour tortillas
Monterey Jack cheese
shredded
pico de gallo
for serving
guacamole
for serving
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
Add the shrimp to the skillet.
Cook the shrimp until opaque, about 5 minutes, tossing occasionally.
Sprinkle the shrimp with salt.
Reduce the heat to low.
Pour in the tomato sauce or enchilada sauce.
Stir and simmer for a couple of minutes.
Remove the shrimp and chop it into chunks. Set aside.
In a separate skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over high heat.
Add the onion and peppers and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly softened and browned.
Remove the peppers and onion from the skillet and set aside.
Melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Place a flour tortilla in the pan.
Cover the tortilla with grated Monterey Jack cheese.
Top the cheese with the cooked pepper and onion mixture.
Lay the chopped shrimp on top of the peppers and onions.
When the tortilla is golden brown, top with a second tortilla.
Carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side, adding the other 1/2 tablespoon of butter to the skillet.
Continue cooking until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
Cut each quesadilla into wedges.
Serve immediately with pico de gallo and guacamole.
Expert advice for the best results
Use pre-cooked shrimp to save time.
Add a squeeze of lime juice for extra flavor.
Serve with your favorite hot sauce.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
The shrimp and pepper mixture can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Arrange quesadilla wedges on a plate and garnish with pico de gallo and guacamole.
Serve with a side of Mexican rice and beans.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream.
Pairs well with the spice and flavors.
Acidity cuts through the richness.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Popular street food and home-cooked meal.
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