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Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Quesadilla Recipe

A gourmet quesadilla recipe featuring spicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and melted cheese. A fantastic choice for a special lunch or light dinner.

Finished Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Quesadilla Recipe

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

10 min

Total Time

25 min

Servings

2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 large flour tortillas
  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
  • 1 avocado, thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the shrimp dry and season with smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove from skillet.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to medium. Place a tortilla in the skillet.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle cheese over the tortilla, then arrange the cooked shrimp and avocado slices on one half.

  5. 5

    Fold the tortilla and cook until golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately.