Lime Shrimp Quesadillas with Adobo Guacamole

Recipe Rating:	7 Ratings5
Categories:	Mexican, Cheese Appetizers, Other Appetizers, Quick & Easy, For Kids, Seafood Appetizers, Meat Appetizers
Collections:	Fiesta Time!, Top 10 Fiesta Faves
Serves:	8
Prep Time:	20 Min
Cook Time:	30 Min

Ingredients

FOR QUESADILLA
1 Tbsp	olive oil
1 lb	shelled & deveined shrimp
3 clove	garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1	limes
4-5 c	pepper jack cheese, shredded
16	flour tortillas
1 can(s)	vegetable cooking spray
FOR GUACAMOLE
3	avocados
3	chiles in adobo sauce
1 tsp	garlic powder
1 tsp	dried cilantro
	salt & pepper to taste
1	lime

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Kelly Allen

Lightly Salted

Philadelphia, PA (pop. 1.5M)

MrsAllen

Member Since Jan 2012

Kelly's Notes:

This is the basic recipe, but please add whatever kinds of veggies, meats & cheeses you like! After all, one of the best parts of Mexican night is the variety and personalization!

Comments from the Test Kitchen:

With just the right amount of heat and tons o' flavor, these simple quesadillas are the perfect meal-in-a-flash!

Directions

PREP:
In a medium pan, add one Tbsp of olive oil, chopped garlic and the juice from 1 lime over medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the shrimp and sauté until fully cooked (pink & opaque, approx 5 min). Remove to clean cutting board and roughly chop.

FOR QUESADILLAS:
*Note - Spray down pan with oil between each quesadilla.
Over medium heat, lay out 2 tortillas for approx 1 min each side. (You can do all of them ahead of time and keep under a tea towel to keep warm or two at a time as you go.)
Lay one tortilla into pan, add cheese, shrimp, and another layer of cheese. Lay another tortilla on top and mash down with a spatula. Cook for approx 4min on each side or until cheese is melted.
Once off the stove, cut the quesadillas into quarters and serve!

FOR GUACAMOLE:
In food processor, combine the meat of 3 avocados, the juice of 1 lime, garlic powder, cilantro, chilies in adobo sauce & salt and pepper. Pulse together until creamy. I highly recommend tasting and adjusting to your preference. Some don't like as much cilantro, some may want it spicier and add more chilies!

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Deb ~^~^~ blaithin

Jan 30, 2012

This sounds wonderful...can't wait to try it!

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CC MCCART-FROST CCMCCART

Mar 7, 2012

I can see why you won a prize for this recipe. I LOVE Quesadillas in any way, shape or form. YA DONE GOOD KIDDO!!!! Never thought about using chilis in adobo sauce in my guacamole, will definitely be giving it a try. Just planning a cocktail party for some of my girl friends, this will be served, no doubt to WILD APPLAUSE!!!! CHEERS, CC