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Shrimp & Pineapple Quesadilla

Course: Appetizer, Main Courses - Eggs & Cheese, Main Courses - Fish & Seafood
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

  • Shrimp Shelled & Deveined
  • Smoky Mexican Marinade

For the Pineapple Mixture:

  • Onion Chopped
  • Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • Fresh Pineapple Diced & Drained

To Assemble:

  • Butter
  • Tortillas
  • Jack or Colby Jack Cheese Shredded

For Serving:

  • Chipotle Cream Sauce
  • Avocado-Pineapple Salsa

For the Avocado-Pineapple Salsa:

  • Avocado Diced
  • Fresh Pineapple Diced
  • Cilantro Chopped
  • Fresh Lime Juice

Instructions

  • Marinate shrimp in Smoky Mexican Marinade for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Sauté shrimp in a little of the marinade until cooked through. Remove to a bowl.
  • Depending on the size of your shrimp, you can slice cooked shrimp lengthwise so that they are thinner and fit better in the quesadilla.
  • In the remaining marinade, sauté onion and red bell pepper. Remove to the bowl with the shrimp. Toss in pineapple.
  • In a fry pan over medium heat, melt butter. Place tortilla in the fry pan and top one side with shredded cheese and shrimp mixture. Fold other side of tortilla on top and fry each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  • Serve with a side of avocado-pineapple salsa and Chipotle Cream Sauce.