Avocado Green Chile Shrimp Quesadillas
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Avocado Green Chile Shrimp Quesadillas! These scrumptious quesadillas feature perfectly seasoned shrimp, creamy smashed avocado, and savory roasted green chiles, all encased in warm flour tortillas and melted cheese. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer for gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. With just 35 minutes from prep to plate, you can enjoy a satisfying meal that bursts with flavor. Serve them alongside fresh salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for an irresistible combination!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 Jumbo shrimp (About 1/2 pound, shells and tails removed, deveined)
- 2 teaspoons Southwest Spice Blend
- 1 Tablespoon neutral oil (canola or vegetable oil works well here)
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 4 10-inch Flour tortillas
- 1 Cup Muenster Cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup Green Chile peppers (roasted, seeds and veins removed and chopped)
- 2 Avocado (peeled and smashed)
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Heat oil in a fry pan over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with Southwest spice blend and cook for 4 minutes total until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- Butter one side of each tortilla and smash avocados with salt on the unbuttered side.
- Assemble by adding cheese, shrimp, and green chiles on top of each tortilla.
- Cook in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until toasted and cheese is melted; fold in half.
- Cut into slices and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 130mg