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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Quesadillas and Tacos » Quesadillas De Camarones (shrimp Quesadillas)

    Quesadillas de Camarones (Shrimp Quesadillas)

    Jan 28, 2011 · Modified: Jul 15, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 17 Comments

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    Quesadillas de Camarones (Shrimp Quesadillas)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 17 votes
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    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
     

    • Olive oil
    • 12 medium shrimp peeled and deveined
    • 1 tablespoon of lime juice
    • ¼ teaspoon of chile powder
    • ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon of onion powder
    • 1 finely chopped green onion or scallion
    • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
    • Salt and pepper
    • Flour or corn tortillas
    • ½ cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
    • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Place the shrimp in a medium bowl and add the lime juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, chile powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and onion powder. Mix well and place in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
    • In a medium sauce pan heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp. Cook about 5 minutes or until they are cooked.
    • On a work surface, spread 2 of the tortillas. Sprinkle the cheese over the bottom of each tortilla. Add the shrimp evenly on top of the cheese, sprinkle with scallions, then top with cilantro. Top with another tortilla.
    • Heat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray over medium heat. Carefully place 1 quesadilla in pan and cook 2 minutes.
    • Using a spatula, gently flip the quesadilla and cook an additional 2 minutes until lightly browned and cheese is melted. Repeat with second quesadilla.
    • Serve warm with salsa.
    Keyword seafood
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    Quesadillas are a popular dish here in the States. I see them on lot of restaurant menus, and for me, it is an incredibly simple, quick, versatile and delicious dish to make at home too.

    Why not make these Shrimp quesadillas for dinner tonight? I used corn tortillas for my quesadillas, but people usually make them with flour tortillas. So, you can use the tortillas of your choice.

    Buen provecho!

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Arlene

      January 28, 2011 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      A sandwich by any name is my favorite meal. These look wonderful.

      Reply
    2. Sharon

      January 28, 2011 at 3:18 pm

      5 stars
      Your quesadillas look heavenly! Great photos and they sound delicious! I would so love a piece right about now ;).

      Reply
    3. Barbara

      January 28, 2011 at 3:31 pm

      5 stars
      Oh yes, we love quesadillas here at my house! I must admit I've never made one with shrimp. It looks delicious!

      Reply
    4. Belinda @zomppa

      January 28, 2011 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      Light and perfect. Love the combo of heat with shrimp.

      Reply
    5. Victor

      January 29, 2011 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      Simple and delicious. Love the flavor combo.

      Reply
    6. A Canadian Foodie

      January 29, 2011 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      Simple. Delicious. Nutritious. Fast - OH, you have done it all so seemingly effortlessly. Why not make them tonight?
      🙂
      OK!
      Valerie

      Reply
    7. Chris

      January 30, 2011 at 11:20 am

      5 stars
      These would be the perfect summer appetizer or even a light lunch! Nicely done, Erica.

      Reply
    8. Faith

      January 30, 2011 at 2:30 pm

      5 stars
      I love shrimp and this looks like a great new way to enjoy it! Beatiful quesadillas, Erica!

      Reply
    9. tasteofbeirut

      January 30, 2011 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      These quesadillas would be inhaled at my house! Love the spices and citrus notes and the simplicity of this dish. Perfect for a quick evening meal.

      Reply
    10. zerrin

      January 30, 2011 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      Your qusadillas look fantastic! We have something similar to this called borek, but never seen a filling with shrimp before. Sounds so intriguing. I must give it a try.

      Reply
    11. rebecca subbiah

      January 30, 2011 at 5:30 pm

      5 stars
      genious idea love it

      so pleased your feeling well, bet your a great mummy

      hugs Rebecca

      Reply
    12. Mely (mexicoinmykitchen)

      January 30, 2011 at 7:24 pm

      5 stars
      I will love to have some of those quesadillas. They look so good, kind of in the crispy side.

      Have you tried muenster cheese for your quesadillas. Give it a try it taste great mixed with some Monterey cheese on quesadillas.

      Reply
    13. Kim

      January 31, 2011 at 1:48 am

      5 stars
      Quesadillas are one of my go-to lunches during the week. I've never tried one with shrimp and will have to do that soon. Looks great!

      Reply
    14. Oysterculture

      February 01, 2011 at 11:28 pm

      5 stars
      Some of my favorite fixings right here.

      Reply
    15. Maria

      February 07, 2011 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      They look so light and flavorful! I would love some of those shrimp quesadillas right about now!

      Reply
    16. norma

      February 14, 2011 at 9:49 am

      5 stars
      I have finally returned and I hope you are doing well.

      These look really tasty.

      Reply
    17. Erik Mortensen

      January 28, 2019 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      While cooking the shrimp I added thinly sliced scallions, mushrooms, jalapeno & habanero. So good!

      Reply

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