Shrimp Quesadillas
On busy weeknights a quick dinner is often a necessity. These quesadillas are easy to adapt and quick to make.
Ingredients:
1 pound peeled and thawed frozen shrimp
1-2 whole wheat tortillas per quesadilla (I like open faced quesadillas)
Shredded cheese: Pepper Jack, Monterrey Jack, Mexican blend…
Peppers, onions, tomato, spinach, …
Chili powder or chipotle lime seasoning
Zest and juice from 1 lime
Toppings: avocado, plain nonfat Greek yogurt, salsa, cilantro, etc…
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. Spray with olive oil spray.
- Sprinkle lime zest and juice on shrimp.
- Lay tortillas on the baking sheet.
- Place a layer of cheese.
- Top with veggies and shrimp.
- Sprinkle with seasoning.
- Add a little more shredded cheese.
- Top with another tortilla. (Or leave it open faced)
- Spray tortillas with butter or olive oil spray.
- Bake 10 minutes. Broil 1-2 minutes on high.
- Enjoy as is or with toppings.
