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Garlic Butter Shrimp Quesadilla with Crispy, Restaurant-Style Tortillas

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Make restaurant-quality shrimp quesadillas fast. This recipe uses tender, seasoned shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, layered with melty cheese, and cooked until the tortilla is perfectly crisp. It is a quick shrimp quesadilla recipe perfect for a weeknight seafood dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened (for crisping tortillas)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shrimp filling: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the shrimp, taco seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
  4. Assemble the quesadillas: Spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each tortilla. Place four tortillas, butter-side down, on a clean surface.
  5. Divide the shrimp and vegetable mixture evenly over half of each tortilla. Top the filling with an equal amount of shredded cheese.
  6. Fold the empty half of each tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
  7. Cook the quesadillas: Wipe out the skillet used earlier and return it to medium heat. Place one or two quesadillas in the dry skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
  8. Remove the cooked quesadilla, slice into wedges, and serve immediately. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice to the shrimp mixture right after removing it from the heat.
  • If you want a truly restaurant style quesadilla, use a cast iron skillet to achieve the best crispness.
  • Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for dipping.

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