Shrimp Quesadillas
Garlicky chili shrimp and melted mozzarella sealed in a crackly golden tortilla, a seafood twist on the crowd favorite.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 lb shrimp
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 tortillas
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 lime
- 1/4 cup cilantro
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Chop the shrimp into bite-size pieces and mince the garlic.
- 2
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp with garlic, chili powder, and smoked paprika until just pink, about 3 minutes, then squeeze in the lime.
- 3
Layer half of each tortilla with mozzarella, shrimp, chopped cilantro, and a little more cheese, then fold.
- 4
Griddle the quesadillas in the wiped-out skillet over medium heat, 2 to 3 minutes per side, until deeply golden and melty.
- 5
Cut into wedges and serve hot with lime wedges.
