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Crispy Shrimp and Creamy Avocado Quesadillas

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A quick and easy recipe featuring perfectly seasoned crispy shrimp paired with creamy avocado inside golden, crispy quesadillas. Perfect for cozy dinners, snacks, or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 large ripe avocado, sliced or mashed
  • 4 large flour tortillas (whole wheat or gluten-free options work well)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt for serving

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, toss shrimp with smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, lime juice, and minced garlic. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until pink and slightly crispy. Remove and set aside.
  3. Slice or mash the avocado. If mashing, add a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lime juice.
  4. Lay one tortilla flat. Spread about ⅓ cup shredded cheese over half the tortilla. Add cooked shrimp, then avocado, and sprinkle with cilantro. Add another ⅓ cup cheese on top. Fold tortilla over to form a half-moon.
  5. Heat a clean skillet over medium heat with a small drizzle of olive oil or butter. Cook the folded quesadilla for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.
  6. Cut into wedges and serve warm with sour cream or Greek yogurt, extra lime wedges, and cilantro.

Notes

If tortillas brown too fast, lower heat to allow cheese to melt without burning. Avoid overcrowding shrimp in pan to prevent steaming. Use fresh ripe avocado and good-quality cheese for best flavor. For reheating leftovers, use a skillet over medium-low heat to maintain crispiness; avoid microwave.

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