Quesadilla De Camarón Recipe
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Ingredients
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Filling
Quesadilla Assembly
Method
Filling Preparation
- 1
Sauté the Shrimp
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- 2
Season the Filling
Stir in the lime juice, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked and well coated in the seasoning.
- 3
Quesadilla Assembly
- 4
Assemble the Quesadilla
Lay one tortilla flat on a clean surface. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese evenly over one half of the tortilla. Add a portion of the shrimp filling on top of the cheese, then sprinkle more cheese over the shrimp. Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.
- 5
Cook the Quesadilla
In a clean skillet over medium heat, add the folded quesadilla. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until the cheese melts and the tortilla is golden brown. Carefully flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side.
- 6
Repeat and Serve
Repeat the assembly and cooking process for the remaining tortillas and filling. Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve hot with sour cream and guacamole on the side.
