SHRIMP AND AVOCADO QUESADILLAS
A light meal for the summer heat. Great as an appetizer if divided. Presentation/ serving changes around our house. If serving as a meal, I generally leave the shrimp on top. If serving as an appetizer, I tend to cut the shrimp in half and tuck into the tortilla and then cut the tortilla into 2-4 smaller pieces. If cumin seeds are not available at your local carneceria, ground cumin can be substituted- adjust to your preference.
Provided by ValkyrieQueen
Categories Mexican
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add onion and saute, stirring frequently, until tender (5-7 minutes). Transfer to a mixing bowl and let cool.
- Finely chop the tomatillos and add to the cooled onions along with the diced avocado. Use a wooden spoon or potato masher to work the mixture into a course paste. Stir in cilantro and cumin, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread the avocado mixture on one side of each tortilla, top with 2 tablespoons of cheese, and fold the tortilla in half, pressing lightly to close them. Continue until all are folded. This may be done up to an hour in advance.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over a medium heat. Add garlic and chipotles and saute until golden, about 2 minutes. Increase the heat to a medium-high. Add the shrimp and saute until opaque and cooked through, 4-5 minutes. Keep warm.
- Brush both sides of the quesadillas with the remaining oil. Cook in batches if a large saute pan over a medium heat until golden brown on both sides (2-3 minutes each side).
- Cut the quesadillas in half and serve each with 3 shrimp on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.4, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 47.8, Sodium 849.6, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 16.7
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Tara King
[email protected]These quesadillas were delicious! The shrimp and avocado were cooked perfectly, and the chipotle sauce was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy appetizer or meal.
Saifur Rehman
[email protected]These quesadillas were so good! The shrimp and avocado were a great combination, and the chipotle sauce added a nice kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy meal.
Tebza James
[email protected]I loved these shrimp and avocado quesadillas. The chipotle sauce was delicious and the shrimp and avocado were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Samuel Victor
[email protected]These quesadillas were amazing! The shrimp and avocado were cooked perfectly, and the chipotle sauce was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy appetizer or meal.
Ms Monika
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I decided to try these quesadillas anyway. I'm so glad I did! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the avocado was creamy and delicious. The chipotle sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making these quesad
Summer Abdullah
[email protected]I made these quesadillas for dinner last night and they were a big hit with my family. The shrimp and avocado were a great combination, and the chipotle sauce added a nice kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicio
Azhar Writes
[email protected]These quesadillas were delicious! The shrimp and avocado were cooked perfectly, and the chipotle sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.
Arup Gurung
[email protected]I was looking for a new quesadilla recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one. The shrimp and avocado were a great combination, and the chipotle sauce added a nice smoky flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a del
sartohin Sujon
[email protected]These quesadillas were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I used a store-bought chipotle sauce and it worked perfectly. I also added some diced tomatoes and onions to the filling, which gave it a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these a
Magnolers22
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of avocados, but I decided to try these quesadillas anyway. I'm so glad I did! The avocados were surprisingly delicious in the quesadillas, and the chipotle sauce really brought the dish together. I'll definitely be making these aga
Abdal Rasol
[email protected]I made these quesadillas for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the quesadillas turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy appeti
Muhammed Azeem
[email protected]These quesadillas were a hit! The combination of shrimp and avocado was perfect, and the chipotle sauce added a nice kick. I will definitely be making these again.