Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCasa Villa RestaurantQuesadilla De Camaron Recipe

Quesadilla De Camaron Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Filling

Quesadilla Assembly

Method

Filling Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Shrimp

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  2. 2

    Season the Shrimp

    Add the shrimp to the skillet along with ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.

  3. 3

    Add Cilantro

    Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro. Set aside to cool slightly.

Quesadilla Assembly

  1. 4

    Heat the Tortilla

    In the same skillet, you used for the shrimp, place a tortilla over medium heat.

  2. 5

    Add Filling

    Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese over half of the tortilla. Top the cheese with a portion of the shrimp mixture.

  3. 6

    Finish with Cheese

    Sprinkle another 1/2 cup of shredded cheese over the shrimp mixture.

  4. 7

    Fold and Cook

    Fold the tortilla in half and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

  5. 8

    Repeat

    Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.

  6. 9

    Serve

    Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and lime wedges on the side.

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