Shrimp Camarones Quesadillas Recipe

Craving a delicious and satisfying meal that's ready in under 30 minutes? These Shrimp Camarones Quesadillas are your answer! This vibrant recipe, inspired by Cooking Light, combines juicy shrimp, sweet corn, and zesty flavors for a fiesta in your mouth. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun appetizer, these quesadillas are packed with flavor and incredibly easy to make. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet elegant dish!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 438 kcal
Protein 50g
Rating 3.0 (3 Reviews)
Shrimp Camarones Quesadillas

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Shrimp Camarones Quesadillas

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How to Make Shrimp Camarones Quesadillas

  1. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, corn, and garlic; sauté for 30 seconds.
  3. Add tomato and jalapeño (if using); sauté for 4 minutes.
  4. Stir in shrimp, lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Cook for 3 minutes, until heated through.
  5. Remove the shrimp and vegetable mixture from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.
  6. Place one tortilla in the skillet over medium heat.
  7. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheese over the tortilla.
  8. Spoon 1/2 cup of the shrimp and vegetable mixture over the cheese.
  9. Top with another tortilla.
  10. Cook for 3 minutes, pressing down with a spatula to melt the cheese and lightly brown the tortilla.
  11. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown.
  12. Repeat steps 6-11 with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and shrimp mixture.
  13. Cut each quesadilla into quarters and serve immediately with your favorite homemade salsa.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

43g

Carbs

15g