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Grill Shrimp Quesdilla1

Grilled Shrimp & Lime Quesadillas

Marla Hingley
Grilled shrimp with lime and smoky paprika gives a new flavor to quesadillas.
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Servings 14

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 lb large shrimp shelled and deveined
  • 1 lime zested & juiced
  • 2 to matoes diced
  • Handful fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 4 scallions finely diced
  • 2 cups GF Monteray Jack cheese shredded
  • 8 GF corn tortillas warmed

Instructions
 

  • In a dish combine first 5 spices. Sprinkle over shrimp until coated (reserve spice mixture). Put shrimp on skewers and grill until cooked. Remove from skewer, chop, then place in a bowl with the lime zest and juice. Toss to coast, set aside.
  • Combine diced tomatoes in a bowl with reserved spice mixture. Toss to coat, set aside.
  • To build quesadillas, layer a tortilla with the shrimp, tomatoes, some cilantro, avocado and cheese. Top with another tortilla and spray lightly with cooking spray. Gently place quesadilla onto a greased skillet, flip once tortilla starts to brown (or can use an indoor panini/grill press).
  • Serve with sour cream and salsa if you desire.
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