Spicy Shrimp and Lime Quesadillas

You can never have too many Mexican recipes, so give Spicy Shrimp and Lime Quesadillas a try. One serving contains 821 calories, 45g of protein, and 54g of fat. This recipe serves 4. For $3.38 per serving, this recipe covers 29% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. This recipe from My Gourmet Connection requires cream, juice of lime, vegetable oil, and fresh cilantro. 38 people have made this recipe and would make it again. A few people really liked this hor d'oeuvre. It is a good option if you're following a pescatarian diet. Overall, this recipe earns an amazing spoonacular score of 82%. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Chile-Lime Shrimp Quesadillas, Spicy Shrimp & Cool Avocado Quesadillas, and Chipotle Beer Shrimp Quesadillas with Spicy Guac.

Servings: 4

 

Ingredients:

Guacamole and sour cream (see recipe notes)

1 ounce cream cheese (1/3 of a small package), softened

4 10-inch flour tortillas

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped

1 small clove garlic, finely chopped

2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped

Zest and juice of 1 lime

3 cups finely shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided

2 scallions, thinly sliced

3/4 lb medium shrimp, cooked

2 medium tomatillos, cored and cut into small cubes

Vegetable oil

Equipment:

Cooking instruction summary:

Preparation:Peel the shrimp completely, including tails. Chop them into 1/2-inch pieces and place them in a medium sized mixing bowl. Add the lime juice and garlic and toss to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes to marinate, then drain off any liquid that has accumulated. Add the lime zest, tomatillos and jalapeños and mix well.

 

Step by step:


1. Add the lime juice and garlic and toss to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes to marinate, then drain off any liquid that has accumulated.

2. Add the lime zest, tomatillos and jalapeños and mix well.


Nutrition Information:

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820k Calories
44g Protein
53g Total Fat
39g Carbs
23% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
820k
41%

Fat
53g
83%

  Saturated Fat
33g
211%

Carbohydrates
39g
13%

  Sugar
4g
6%

Cholesterol
318mg
106%

Sodium
1625mg
71%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
44g
90%

Selenium
70µg
100%

Calcium
855mg
86%

Phosphorus
704mg
70%

Manganese
0.75mg
38%

Zinc
4mg
32%

Folate
118µg
30%

Vitamin B2
0.48mg
28%

Iron
5mg
28%

Vitamin B1
0.38mg
26%

Vitamin K
24µg
24%

Vitamin B12
1µg
23%

Vitamin A
1139IU
23%

Vitamin C
17mg
21%

Magnesium
73mg
18%

Vitamin B3
3mg
18%

Copper
0.36mg
18%

Vitamin E
2mg
16%

Potassium
357mg
10%

Fiber
2g
9%

Vitamin B6
0.17mg
9%

Vitamin B5
0.56mg
6%

Vitamin D
0.66µg
4%

covered percent of daily need
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