SHRIMP AND TOMATILLO QUESADILLAS
Great combination of flavors! If you are short on time, you can put these together very quickly by using jarred roasted red peppers and precooked shrimp. From Bon Appetit.
Provided by GaylaJ
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Char bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides.
- Remove from heat, enclose in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes.
- Peel and seed, then cut into 1/4-inch strips.
- Set aside.
- Preheat broiler.
- Toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon oil and place on baking sheet.
- Broil shrimp until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes.
- Cut shrimp in half lengthwise.
- Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°F Brush 2 baking sheets with oil.
- Place 2 tortillas on 1 baking sheet.
- Place 1 tortilla on second baking sheet.
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped cilantro over each tortilla, then 1/3 cup Monterey Jack cheese and 1/3 cup cheddar cheese.
- Arrange 8 tomatillo slices atop cheese on each tortilla, then bell pepper strips and shrimp, dividing equally.
- Sprinkle remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese over shrimp on each tortilla, dividing equally.
- Top with remaining 3 tortillas, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Brush tops of tortillas with oil.
- Bake quesadillas until cheese melts and tortillas are crisp, about 10 minutes.
- Cut each quesadilla into 6 wedges and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.4, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 168.5, Sodium 433.1, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 30.1
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Mostafiz media
media@hotmail.comThese quesadillas are a great way to impress your friends and family.
Makenzie Wise
wise_m61@yahoo.comThese quesadillas are so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make them.
Shahzain Zain
zainshahzain73@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new ways to cook shrimp. These quesadillas are a great addition to my repertoire.
MHr Imran
mi@yahoo.comThese quesadillas are a great way to get your kids to eat shrimp. They're so delicious that they'll never even know they're eating seafood.
Tobiloba James
j_tobiloba35@hotmail.comI've never been a big fan of shrimp, but these quesadillas changed my mind. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and they were so flavorful.
Angel Makosa
a_m72@hotmail.co.ukThese quesadillas are so versatile. You can add any of your favorite toppings, like cheese, sour cream, or guacamole.
Shawon hussain
shawon_h@yahoo.comI love that these quesadillas can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.
Malia Walker
walker_m92@hotmail.comThese quesadillas are a great way to use up leftover shrimp. They're also a healthy and affordable meal.
China Town
t.c92@gmail.comI've made these quesadillas several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
MD babu Vai
b_md24@gmail.comI made these quesadillas for my family last night and they loved them! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the tomatillo salsa was delicious.
Dipika Satyal
dipika93@gmail.comThese quesadillas are the perfect appetizer or snack. They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
E Spence Chisholm
es29@gmail.comI was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The shrimp and tomatillo combination is amazing, and the quesadillas are super easy to make.
Surovi Akter
surovi.a@gmail.comThese shrimp and tomatillo quesadillas were a hit! The filling was flavorful and juicy, and the tortillas were crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making these again.