Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Avocado Green Chile Shrimp Quesadillas, a delightful dish that brings the essence of Southwestern cuisine right to your table. Packed with seasoned shrimp, creamy avocado, and melted cheese, these quesadillas are perfect for any occasion—be it a quick weeknight dinner or an eye-catching appetizer for your next gathering. With their crispy tortillas and tantalizing fillings, they are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 jumbo shrimp (deveined)
- 2 teaspoons Southwest spice blend
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 1 cup shredded Muenster cheese
- ½ cup roasted green chile peppers (chopped)
- 2 avocados (peeled and smashed)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, warm the oil and cook the seasoned shrimp for about 4 minutes until done. Remove from heat.
- Butter one side of each tortilla generously.
- Spread smashed avocado evenly on the unbuttered side of each tortilla, then sprinkle with salt.
- Layer shredded cheese, cooked shrimp, and green chiles on half of each tortilla.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, place one filled tortilla butter-side down, fold over once toasted (around 2 minutes per side).
- Repeat until all quesadillas are cooked. Cut into wedges and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 175mg