Lime Shrimp Quesadillas with Adobo Guacamole

Name: Lime Shrimp Quesadillas with Adobo Guacamole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
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

By Kelly Allen
@MrsAllen

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!

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Serves:

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Method:

Stove Top

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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How to Make Lime Shrimp Quesadillas with Adobo Guacamole

Step-by-Step

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!