Cajun Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe

Cajun Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe

2 servings
Elevate your quesadilla game with this Cajun shrimp quesadilla recipe. Juicy Cajun-seasoned shrimp, fresh tomatoes, and melty cheese tucked inside a crispy, golden tortilla.

Ingredients

  • raw shrimp peeled & deveined

    chopped

    6 oz
  • oil
    1 tsp
  • red onion

    finely chopped

    1 ½ tsp
  • tomatoes

    finely diced

    ½ c
  • salt (or
    ½ tsp
  • ground black pepper (or
    ¼ tsp
  • cajun seasoning
    ½ tsp
  • garlic powder
    ¼ tsp
  • cilantro

    finely chopped

    1 tbsp
  • cheese
    1 c
  • flour tortillas
    2 medium

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse the peeled and deveined shrimp and completely pat dry. Cut the shrimp into small pieces.

  2. 2

    In a skillet, heat 1 tsp of oil on medium high heat. Once hot, sauté the chopped onion until tender. Once the onion is cooked add the chopped shrimp and tomatoes to the skillet and cook on medium heat.

  3. 3

    Season with salt, pepper, cajun seasoning, and garlic powder. Continue cooking until shrimp is opaque, for about 3-4 minutes. Add in the chopped cilantro and remove from heat.

  4. 4

    Lay out the quesadilla and add a layer of cheese on half of the quesadilla. Then divide the shrimp filling between the two tortillas and top with the rest of the cheese. Fold to close.

  5. 5

    Heat a large skillet on medium heat, once hot add the assembled tortillas and cook until golden.

  6. 6

    Flip and cook again until crispy and the cheese has melted. Remove from heat and slice.

  7. 7

    Serve with desired sides.

Cajun Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe

Cajun Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe

15 min2 servings

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