SHRIMP FRIED RICE QUESADILLAS

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Easy to make and always a treat, these fun quesadillas are bursting with flavor. The pepper Jack cheese gives them a nice kick. Feel free to add leftover fried rice.-Artland Campbell, Hyannis, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 pound uncooked shrimp (41-50 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 large egg, beaten
1/3 cup cooked long grain rice
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 slices pepper jack cheese (3/4 ounce each)

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute the shrimp, onion and peppers in 1 tablespoon butter until shrimp turn pink; remove and keep warm., In a small bowl, whisk the egg. In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter until hot. Add egg; cook and stir over medium heat until egg is completely set. Stir in the rice, soy sauce and shrimp mixture., Spread remaining butter over 1 side of each tortilla. Place tortillas butter side down, on a griddle. Place a slice of cheese on each tortilla. Sprinkle shrimp mixture over half of each tortilla. Fold over and cook over low heat until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes on each side. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 30g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 242mg cholesterol, Sodium 903mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

ashiraj2003
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These quesadillas are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again and again.


Baby Bear001
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I've made these quesadillas several times and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Samira Moumita
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These quesadillas are a great way to use up leftover rice.


Mohammed Osama
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I love that these quesadillas can be made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Dimpho Rae Magono
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These quesadillas are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


LAWATI Limbu
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I made these quesadillas for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


ROXANA PALAZUELO
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These quesadillas are a great way to change up your Taco Tuesday routine.


Sara Aultman
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed these quesadillas. The flavors were well-balanced and the quesadillas were very filling.


Shimul Hossen
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These quesadillas are so delicious and versatile. I've made them with different types of cheese and fillings, and they're always a hit.


Siraj Jan Siraj Jan
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I love that these quesadillas can be made ahead of time and then reheated when you're ready to eat them.


Eloisa Cordon
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These quesadillas are the perfect way to use up leftover shrimp fried rice. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Buck Urich
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I made these quesadillas for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Akiram Kayz
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These shrimp fried rice quesadillas were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the quesadillas were so easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.