Baked Shrimp Quesadillas Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Shrimp Quesadillas

• 2 tablespoons butter
• Vegetable Oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Jalapeno Peppers
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound cooked small salad shrimp, peeled and deveined (or 1 pound raw shrimp)
• Mayonnaise
• Fresh Cilantro
• Salt
• Flour Tortillas
• Monterey Jack Cheese

How to Make Baked Shrimp Quesadillas

1. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside.
2. In a medium sauté pan, sauté 1 medium chopped onion, 1 chopped bell pepper, and 2 minced cloves of garlic in the butter mixture over medium heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add 1 pound of cooked shrimp (or 1 pound of raw shrimp and sauté until pink).
4. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
5. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Line baking sheets with foil.
6. Place tortillas on the prepared baking sheets.
7. Brush one side of each tortilla with the remaining butter mixture.
8. Flip tortillas so the buttered side is down.
9. Spread half of each tortilla evenly with the shrimp mixture.
10. Sprinkle generously with 2 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
11. Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently to seal.
12. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
13. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
14. Cut each quesadilla in half with a pizza cutter (for appetizers) or serve whole (for brunch).
15. Serve warm with salsa and sour cream, if desired.