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High-Protein Shrimp Quesadillas with Fresh Tomato Avocado Salsa

Crispy quesadillas filled with seasoned shrimp and melted cheese, topped with zesty tomato avocado salsa for a high-protein, flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Filling
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled, deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 1 jalapeño minced, optional
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Quesadilla
  • 8 tortillas high-fiber or whole wheat
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Tomato Avocado Salsa
  • 2 tomatoes diced
  • 1 large avocado diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Season and cook shrimp in olive oil with spices until pink. Sauté onion, jalapeño, and garlic, then combine with shrimp.
  2. Mix all salsa ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
  3. Assemble quesadillas with cheese and shrimp filling, fold in half.
  4. Cook in skillet 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
  5. Cut into wedges, top with salsa, and serve hot.

Notes

Use fresh shrimp for best texture. Adjust spice levels to taste. Great for meal prep—store filling and salsa separately.