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Shrimp Quesadillas

The combination of shrimp and green chiles is fantastic on these quesadillas. It doesn’t matter what size shrimp you buy because you’ll have to cut them up anyway, so save some money and buy the smallest frozen shrimp they have.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 36 pieces

Ingredients

1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp
2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles
4 cups shredded cheddar-Jack cheese
12 8-inch flour tortillas

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut each shrimp into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a large bowl. Add the chiles and cheese and stir until evenly distributed.

    Step 2

    Place a tortilla in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and spread about 3/4 cup of the shrimp mixture over the tortilla. Top with another tortilla and cook for 2 minutes, or until the cheese begins to melt. Turn the quesadilla over and cook for 1 minute, or until the cheese is completely melted. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients and cut each tortilla into 6 wedges. Place the wedges on a serving plate and serve warm.

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