SHRIMP, POBLANO QUESADILLAS

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Make and share this Shrimp, Poblano Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by adopt a greyhound

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 2 quesadillas, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 poblano peppers, roasted
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lb shrimp
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 tablespoon flour
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup half-and-half
3/8 cup milk, 1
3/8 cup asadero cheese, chunks
1/4 yellow pepper, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro leaf
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 flour tortillas, 8 inch

Steps:

  • Remove seeds from the roasted peppers.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over med. high heat. Add shrimp and salt.
  • Cook shrimp for 1 minute, turn over for 30 sec. and remove from the pan.
  • Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 sec. add yellow pepper and cook 30 sec.
  • Add flour and cayenne, cook 1 minute.
  • Whisk in half and half, then milk and cook 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat add half of the cheese and stir to melt.
  • Divide into half.
  • Remove half to a med. bowl and add shrimp (except reserve 3-4 for each tortilla), cilantro and lime juice. Toss together.
  • Heat a flat griddle.
  • On a cutting board or plate, put the other quarter of the cheese mixture from the pan divided, onto half of the two tortillas.
  • Place a layer of roasted pablanos over the cheese mixture.
  • Put half of the shrimp mixture on each of the tortillas and add the remaining cheese.
  • Fold over the blank half of the tortilla over the stuffing.
  • Place onto heated, oiled griddle for 3-4 minutes until crisp.
  • Turn over and another 3-4 minutes on the other side.
  • Serve on a plate with a little of the remaining cheese sauce and 3-4 whole shrimp on the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.3, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 264.4, Sodium 942, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 37.1

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