Saturday, May 30, 2009

Shrimp Fajita Quesadillas


So tasty and super easy with Trader Joe's frozen shrimp!

3-4 cloves of Garlic (diced)
1-2 Lemons (juiced)
2-3 tbs olive oil
1 tbs salt
1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp cumin (optional)
4-5 diced jalapenos (optional)
1/4 cup rough chopped cilantro (optional)

1 bag medium cooked frozen shrimp
Large flour tortillas
1 bag shredded cheese
1-2 bell peppers
1/2 spanish onion

Defrost shrimp by tossing into a colander and running with cold water for 3-5 minutes or until chilled but unfrozen.

Marinate shrimp for a minimum of 30 minutes in 1 gallon ziplock bag with lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper and optional ingredients (if desired). Strain marinade and cook in a skillet with oil until bright pink and heated through. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if needed. Set aside.

Chop bell peppers and onion. Toss in heated skillet with oil, salt and pepper to taste. Cook, continuing to toss the mix until onions are translucent and peppers are softened. Add cooked shrimp. Set aside.

Spray skillet with oil spray and heat large tortilla on both sides. Add cheese liberally, fold in half. Cook each side for 30 seconds until tortilla is slightly browned and cheese is well melted. Remove from skillet and place on place. Open tortilla and spoon shrimp/onion/pepper mixture inside. Close tortilla back up.

Enjoy!

Variations:
- Shrimp can be cooked alone and served over couscous or rice.
- Shrimp Fajitas ~ Omit the cheese and instead merely spoon shrimp/onion/pepper mix into heated tortillas