Shrimp Quesadillas
Golden flour tortillas filled with melted cheddar cheese and tender cooked shrimp marinated in zesty RC Chipotle, Jalapeño, and Cilantro flavors.
Yield / Servings
16 Pieces
Category
Appetizers / Seafood
Ingredients
12 Components
Marinated Shrimp Filling
Cooked Shrimp Chopped
8 oz.
Green Bell Pepper Small diced
2 oz.
Red Onion Small diced
2 oz.
Chopped Garlic
½ tsp.
Chopped Parsley
1 Tbsp.
RC Cilantro Flavor
3-6 drops
RC Jalapeño Flavor
3-6 drops
Assembly & Garnish
Flour Tortillas 8-inch rounds
4 each
Cheddar Cheese Grated
4 oz.
Sour Cream
2 oz.
Scallions Chopped
3 stalks
Preparation Steps
1
Marinate Shrimp Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine diced green pepper, red onion, chopped garlic, parsley, RC Cilantro Flavor, RC Jalapeño Flavor, chopped cooked shrimp, and RC Chipotle Chile Flavor Concentrate. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to penetrate the shrimp.
2
Assemble Quesadillas
Place a flour tortilla in a lightly greased, hot sauté pan or on a flat-top grill. Top evenly with half of the marinated shrimp mixture, half of the grated cheddar cheese, and place a second tortilla on top.
3
Sear & Bake
Sear lightly until golden on both sides, then transfer to a 350°F oven until the cheese is completely melted throughout. Repeat for the second quesadilla.
4
Slice & Serve
Remove from oven and slice each quesadilla into 8 wedge pieces (16 total). Serve warm garnished with dollops of sour cream and chopped scallions.
Concentrated Heat & Flavor Control
Using RC Chipotle Chile Flavor Concentrate alongside RC Jalapeño and Cilantro Flavors provides vibrant fresh pepper brightness and deep smoky warmth directly to the shrimp without adding liquid moisture that can make baked tortillas soft or soggy.