Shrimp, Pesto & Goat Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
ancho grilled shrimp . pesto . goat cheese . queso chihuahua . grilled flour tortillas . chipotle crema
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
In a bowl, toss the shrimp with ancho chili powder, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- 2
Grill the Shrimp
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and chop into smaller pieces.
- 3
Assemble the Quesadilla
On one half of each tortilla, spread a layer of pesto, sprinkle with goat cheese and queso Chihuahua, and top with the grilled shrimp. Fold the tortilla over to close.
- 4
Cook the Quesadilla
In the same grill pan, cook each quesadilla over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- 5
Serve
Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve with chipotle crema on the side.
