Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe High HatQuesadilla Recipe

Quesadilla Recipe

Inspired by The High Hat
Time30m
Serves4

Blackened Shrimp, Mango, Mozzarella, Flour Tortilla, Pico De Gallo, Lime Creme.

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Ingredients

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Shrimp Filling

Tortilla and Cheese

Lime Creme

Method

Prepare the Shrimp

  1. 1

    Season the Shrimp

    In a bowl, toss the blackened shrimp with olive oil and Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the seasoned shrimp. Cook for 3-4 minutes until shrimp are cooked through and slightly charred. Remove from heat.

Make the Mango Salsa

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix together diced mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.

Prepare Pico De Gallo

  1. 4

    Mix Pico De Gallo

    In another bowl, combine diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

Make Lime Creme

  1. 5

    Prepare Lime Creme

    In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with lime juice until smooth. Set aside.

Assemble the Quesadilla

  1. 6

    Layer Ingredients

    On one half of a flour tortilla, layer with mozzarella cheese, blackened shrimp, a spoonful of mango salsa, and another layer of mozzarella cheese.

  2. 7

    Cook Quesadilla

    Fold the tortilla over and place in a skillet over medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden and the cheese is melted.

Serve

  1. 8

    Slice and Serve

    Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool for a minute. Slice into wedges and serve with pico de gallo and lime creme on the side.

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