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Shrimp Quesadillas with Tomato Avocado Salsa

URL: https://www.skinnytaste.com/shrimp-quesadillas-with-tomato-avocado/

Ingredients

The quesadillas

  • 16 large shrimp, cleaned and deveined
  • to taste cumin
  • to taste garlic powder
  • to taste salt and fresh pepper
  • to taste cooking spray
  • 4 pieces scallions, chopped
  • 6 oz Cabot's 75% Light Vermont Cheddar, shredded
  • 8 6" low carb whole wheat flour tortillas

The tomato avocado salsa

  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1 hass avocado, diced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp red onion, finely minced

Instructions

  1. Combine diced tomatoes, avocado, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make the salsa.
  2. Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, cumin, and garlic powder.
  3. Heat a skillet with cooking spray over medium heat, add shrimp and scallions, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp are cooked through.
  4. Remove shrimp from heat, cut in half lengthwise, and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add a tortilla, top with 1.5 oz of cheese, 8 shrimp halves, and some salsa.
  6. Cook until the cheese melts and the bottom of the tortilla is golden brown, then place another tortilla on top.
  7. Flip the quesadilla onto a plate, then slide it back into the skillet to cook the other side for another minute.
  8. Remove from skillet, cut into wedges, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
307.5
Total fat
16g
Total carbohydrates
27.5g
Total protein
29.5g
Sodium
mg
Cholesterol
mg

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