Best 8 Corn And Shrimp Quesadillas Recipes

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Are you seeking a delightful and savory culinary experience that blends the flavors of the sea and the fields? Look no further than the enticing realm of corn and shrimp quesadillas. With their crispy exterior and tender, flavorful filling, these quesadillas offer an irresistible union of textures and tastes. Whether you desire a quick and easy weeknight meal or an appetizer that wows your guests, corn and shrimp quesadillas stand ready to satisfy your cravings. Through this comprehensive guide, embark on a culinary journey that will unveil the secrets to creating the perfect corn and shrimp quesadillas, ensuring a delectable dish that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

QUESADILLAS WITH SHRIMP AND PEPPERS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup Mexican red sauce
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped into chunks
1 green bell pepper, chopped into chunks
1 red bell pepper, chopped into chunks
Butter, for cooking tortillas
6 flour tortillas
2 cups grated cheese (Monterey Jack is best)
Sour cream, for serving
Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • On a large plate, pour the red sauce over the shrimp and set aside.
  • Heat a skillet over high heat and add the olive oil. Cook the onions and bell peppers over high heat until they start to get nicely browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add the shrimp with the sauce. Cook, stirring only occasionally, until the shrimp are opaque. Add in a little water if the sauce gets dry. Remove from the skillet and chop the shrimp into bite-size pieces.
  • In a clean skillet, heat some butter. Place a tortilla in the skillet, then layer on the ingredients: cheese, vegetables and shrimp. Top with a little more cheese and a second tortilla. Cook on both sides, adding butter before flipping to the other side so the tortilla isn't overly dry. Remove from the skillet and slice into wedges. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas and filling ingredients.
  • Serve with sour cream, cilantro and lime wedges

SHRIMP QUESADILLAS



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Spicy quesadillas with a fajita-style shrimp filling. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream.

Provided by DanaV

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
6 large flour tortillas
3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in the hot oil, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent and peppers are soft, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir salt, cumin, and chili powder into onion and bell peppers.
  • Stir shrimp into onion and bell peppers and cook until shrimp are opaque and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat; stir jalapeno pepper and lime juice into shrimp mixture.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and brush with about 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.
  • Place a tortilla in the hot oil. Spoon about 1/6 shrimp filling and 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend on one side of tortilla. Fold tortilla in half.
  • Cook until bottom of tortilla is lightly browned, about 5 minutes; flip and cook other side until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753.1 calories, Carbohydrate 67.8 g, Cholesterol 179.7 mg, Fat 36.9 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 37.9 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 1788.4 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

STREET CORN QUESADILLA



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 1 to 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 large flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup frozen roasted corn, thawed
1/2 cup crumbled Cojita
1/2 small avocado, diced
2 tablespoons chopped jarred jalapenos
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1/4 cup jarred salsa, for serving
1/4 cup jarred salsa verde, for serving
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Place a skillet over medium heat.
  • Spread half of the mayonnaise on one of the tortillas and place in the hot skillet mayonnaise-side down.
  • Top with half of the Monterey Jack. Add the corn, Cojita, avocado, jalapenos and cilantro. Sprinkle over the ancho chile powder and remaining Monterey Jack.
  • Spread the remaining mayonnaise on the other tortilla, then place on top mayonnaise-side up, and press. Cook until the bottom tortilla is golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes, then flip the quesadilla and cook until the second side is golden, an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and slice. Serve with the salsas and tortilla chips.

CORN QUESADILLAS



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My cheesy corn quesadillas take only minutes going from skillet to table. They make craveable leftovers for brown bag lunches, so pack the salsa, too. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese
1 cup fresh or frozen corn
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 teaspoon canola oil
Guacamole, optional

Steps:

  • Place the first six ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. To assemble, lightly brush the tops of two tortillas with 1/2 teaspoon oil; turn over. Top with cheese mixture and remaining tortillas. Brush tops with remaining oil., Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. In two batches, cook quesadillas 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut each quesadilla into six wedges. If desired, serve with guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 524mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

SHRIMP QUESADILLAS WITH CILANTRO AND LIME



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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!

Provided by Dbisbill

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65.6 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1083 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

SHRIMP (CAMARONES) QUESADILLAS



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This recipe is hearty enough to make a meal and it's quick and easy! The original recipe came form cooking light.

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     Mexican

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup fresh corn kernel (about 2 ears)
1 garlic clove, minced
2/3 cup chopped tomato
1 1/2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapenos
1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon or 2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 flour tortillas
1 cup monterey jack cheese or 1 cup mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Heat butter in nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions, corn, and garlic, and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Add tomato and jalapeno and saute for 4 minutes. Stir in shrimp, lemon/lime juice, cilantro and salt; saute for 3 minutes. Remove corn mixture from skillet and keep warm.
  • Place 1 tortilla in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat; top with 1/4 cup cheese. Spoon 1/2 cup corn mixture over cheese; top with another tortilla.
  • Cook 3 minutes pressing down with a spatula until cheese melts.
  • Turn carefully; cook until thoroughly heated (about 1 minute).
  • Repeat procedure with the remaining tortillas, cheese and corn mixture.
  • Cut each quesadilla into quarters, serve with homemade salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 119.2, Sodium 787.2, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.8, Protein 25.4

CORN AND CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Categories     Broil     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Corn     Jalapeño     Tortillas     Monterey Jack     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 as a first course or 6 as an hors d'oeuvre

Number Of Ingredients 6

eight 7- to 8-inch or four 10-inch flour tortillas (or store bought)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 cups grated Monterey Jack (about 1/2 pound)
1 cup cooked corn
2 fresh or pickled jalapeño chilies, or to taste, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves)
guacamole and tomato salsa as accompaniments

Steps:

  • Arrange half the tortillas in one layer on a large baking sheet and brush them lightly with some of the butter. Turn the tortillas over, divide the Monterey Jack, the corn, and the chilies evenly among them, and top the mixture with the remaining tortillas. Brush the tops lightly with some of the remaining butter and broil the quesadillas under a preheated broiler about 2 inches from the heat for 1 minute, or until the tops are golden and crisp. Turn the quesadillas carefully with a spatula, brush the tops lightly with the remaining butter, and broil the quesadillas for 1 minute more, or until the tops are golden and crisp. Serve the quesadillas, cut into wedges, with the guacamole and the salsa.

BBQ SHRIMP QUESADILLAS



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"My husband loves corn, shrimp and anything with barbecue sauce. One night, when I was low on groceries, ideas and time, I went to the garden and this recipe was born. He loves it!" -Christine Parsons, Bountiful, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
2 medium zucchini, chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
Salsa and additional barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, oil, lime zest, salt and pepper. Add the shrimp; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, remove corn from cobs. Drain and discard marinade from shrimp. Chop shrimp and set aside. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the zucchini, corn and onions until crisp-tender. Add shrimp; saute 2-3 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Remove from the heat; stir in barbecue sauce., Sprinkle cheese over half of the tortillas. Spoon shrimp mixture over cheese. Top with remaining tortillas. Cook on a griddle coated with cooking spray over low heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa and additional barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 1066mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh corn and shrimp.
  • If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen corn that has been thawed and drained.
  • Be sure to cook the shrimp until they are opaque and pink.
  • Don't overfill the quesadillas, or they will be difficult to fold and cook evenly.
  • Serve the quesadillas with your favorite dipping sauce, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Corn and shrimp quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover corn and shrimp. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a tasty and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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