Gluten-Free Shrimp Quesadilla with Melty Cheese
A delicious and easy-to-make gluten-free shrimp quesadilla filled with melty cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 gluten-free tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, season the shrimp with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, place one gluten-free tortilla and sprinkle half of the cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- Add a portion of the cooked shrimp on top of the cheese.
- Fold the tortilla over and cook until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and ingredients.
- Slice the quesadillas and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
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Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or onions for extra flavor.
- Serve with salsa or guacamole for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg