Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 tbsp

olive oil

2 lbs

large shrimp

peeled and deveined, tails off

1 tsp

salt

to taste

7 unit

Mexican tomato sauce

1 unit

onion

cut in half and sliced

1 unit

red bell pepper

seeded and sliced into strips

1 unit

green bell pepper

seeded and sliced into strips

6 tbsp

butter

for frying

12 unit

flour tortillas

2.5 cup

Monterey Jack cheese

shredded

1 unit

pico de gallo

for serving

1 unit

guacamole

for serving

Step 1
~2 min

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.

Step 2
~2 min

Add the shrimp to the skillet.

Step 3
~2 min

Cook the shrimp until opaque, about 5 minutes, tossing occasionally.

Step 4
~2 min

Sprinkle the shrimp with salt.

Step 5
~2 min

Reduce the heat to low.

Step 6
~2 min

Pour in the tomato sauce or enchilada sauce.

Step 7
~2 min

Stir and simmer for a couple of minutes.

Step 8
~2 min

Remove the shrimp and chop it into chunks. Set aside.

Step 9
~2 min

In a separate skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over high heat.

Step 10
~2 min

Add the onion and peppers and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly softened and browned.

Step 11
~2 min

Remove the peppers and onion from the skillet and set aside.

Step 12
~2 min

Melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 13
~2 min

Place a flour tortilla in the pan.

Step 14
~2 min

Cover the tortilla with grated Monterey Jack cheese.

Step 15
~2 min

Top the cheese with the cooked pepper and onion mixture.

Step 16
~2 min

Lay the chopped shrimp on top of the peppers and onions.

Step 17
~2 min

When the tortilla is golden brown, top with a second tortilla.

Step 18
~2 min

Carefully flip the quesadilla to the other side, adding the other 1/2 tablespoon of butter to the skillet.

Step 19
~2 min

Continue cooking until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Step 20
~2 min

Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.

Step 21
~2 min

Cut each quesadilla into wedges.

Step 22
~2 min

Serve immediately with pico de gallo and guacamole.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The shrimp and pepper mixture can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of Mexican rice and beans.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Rice
Black Beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and home-cooked meal.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Fiestas

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Party Food

Popularity Score

75/100

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