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SHRIMP QUESADILLAS WITH CAJUN REMOULADE



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Make and share this Shrimp Quesadillas with Cajun Remoulade recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Colbys Mom

Categories     Cajun

Time 41m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 flour tortillas, 10 inch
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning, plus (or Creole)
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning, divided use
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/4 cup cilantro
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup diced green chilis (or poblano)
1 cup shredded four-cheese Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Make cajun remoulade by mixing mayonnaise with 2 Tbsp.
  • cajun seasoning, Worcester sauce, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, and Tabasco.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp.
  • olive oil in skillet over high heat, 2 minutes.
  • Toss shrimp with 1 tsp.
  • of cajun seasoning and salt.
  • Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Transfer to large bowl.
  • Add chiles and cilantro to shrimp and mix.
  • Brush a large cookie sheet with olive oil.
  • Arrange 1 tortilla on cookie sheet.
  • Top with 1/2 of cheese and shrimp mixture.
  • Place another tortilla on top of that.
  • Brush lightly with olive oil.
  • Bake 8 minutes, until lightly browned.
  • Repeat with the remaining tortillas and mixture.
  • Cut quesadilla into wedges and serve with the remoulade.

ROUND 2 RECIPE - CAJUN QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 15m

Yield 2 quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons canola oil
4 large flour tortillas
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese, divided
Reserved 1 1/2 cups Chicken Jambalaya
Reserved 1/2 cup remoulade from Cajun Catfish Cakes with Remoulade
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish, optional

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and drizzle with canola oil. Place 1 tortilla in the skillet to warm. Sprinkle over half the cheese. Spread half the chicken mixture over the cheese and top with a second tortilla. Cook 3 minutes. Flip it over and cook until the bottom is browned and the cheese is melted, another 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat for the second quesadilla. Slice and serve with the remoulade and top with cilantro, if desired.

CAJUN QUESADILLAS



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This is one of my favorite lunches. I frequently serve them with a bowl of gumbo.

Provided by Beverley Williams

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c chicken breast, cooked and shredded
2 (4 oz.) can(s) tiny shrimp, drained
1/4 c diced bell pepper
1/4 c chopped onion
2 c shredded monterrey jack cheese
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp cajun seasoning
1 small tomato, seeded and diced
to taste tabasco sauce
8 (6 in.) flour tortillas
1 Tbsp olive oil
cooking spray

Steps:

  • 1. In a skillet, heat the oil. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and saute until tender about 3-5 minutes.
  • 2. Place sauteed veggies, shredded chicken, shrimp and tomato in a bowl. Toss to mix well.
  • 3. Heat a non stick skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray.
  • 4. Place a tortilla in the skillet. Spread with 1/4 of the chicken mixture.
  • 5. Top with 1/2 c of the cheese, 1/4 tsp. Cajun seasoning and Tabasco sauce to taste.
  • 6. Cover with a second tortilla. Cook until lightly browned.
  • 7. Flip carefully and cook other side until browned and cheese is melted. Repeat with other quesadillas.

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