Quesadillas De Camarones Y Chorizo Picante (spicy Shrimp And Chorizo Quesadillas)

Indulge in the bold flavors of Minorcan cuisine with these Quesadillas de Camarones y Chorizo Picante (Spicy Shrimp and Chorizo Quesadillas). This dish combines the rich, smoky taste of chorizo with the succulent, spicy shrimp, all wrapped in a warm, crispy tortilla. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, these quesadillas are sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection.

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Quesadillas De Camarones Y Chorizo Picante (spicy Shrimp And Chorizo Quesadillas)

Ingredients

  • 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 ounces spicy chorizo, sliced
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  2. Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and the sliced chorizo. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the chorizo is crispy and the fat has rendered.
  4. Remove the chorizo from the skillet and set aside.
  5. Place a tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla.
  6. Top the cheese with half of the chopped shrimp, chorizo, diced red bell pepper, and cilantro.
  7. Fold the tortilla in half over the filling and press down gently with a spatula.
  8. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  9. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling ingredients.
  10. Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
380 per serving
Protein
22g
Carbohydrates
25g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Skillet Spatula Cutting board Knife

Tools

Chef's knife Cutting board Skillet

Serving suggestions

Serve the quesadillas with a side of guacamole, sour cream, and a fresh green salad.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, add a few slices of jalapeño to the quesadilla filling.

Cost

$20