Open Faced Shrimp Quesadillas Recipes

SHRIMP QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in the hot oil, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent and peppers are soft, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Stir salt, cumin, and chili powder into onion and bell peppers.
• Stir shrimp into onion and bell peppers and cook until shrimp are opaque and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Remove skillet from heat; stir jalapeno pepper and lime juice into shrimp mixture.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat and brush with about 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.
• Place a tortilla in the hot oil. Spoon about 1/6 shrimp filling and 1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend on one side of tortilla. Fold tortilla in half.
• Cook until bottom of tortilla is lightly browned, about 5 minutes; flip and cook other side until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

SHRIMP FRIED RICE QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• In a small skillet, saute the shrimp, onion and peppers in 1 tablespoon butter until shrimp turn pink; remove and keep warm., In a small bowl, whisk the egg. In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter until hot. Add egg; cook and stir over medium heat until egg is completely set. Stir in the rice, soy sauce and shrimp mixture., Spread remaining butter over 1 side of each tortilla. Place tortillas butter side down, on a griddle. Place a slice of cheese on each tortilla. Sprinkle shrimp mixture over half of each tortilla. Fold over and cook over low heat until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes on each side. Cut into wedges.

CRISPY OPEN-FACED QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
• Preheat the broiler.
• Brush the tortillas on both sides with vegetable oil and lightly salt. Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and cook the tortillas, 1 at a time, until slightly golden on both sides. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, lime zest and juice, cumin, and salt and pepper, to taste, until smooth. Pour into a plastic squeeze bottle or sturdy resealable plastic bag and cut small tip in corner.
• Arrange the browned tortillas on a baking sheet and sprinkle evenly with cheese. (You may need to do this in batches if both tortillas don't fit on 1 tray.) Broil until the cheese bubbles and begins to brown, about for 1 to 2 minutes, (be careful not to burn). Slice each quesadilla into 8 wedges and drizzle sour cream decoratively over the top. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

SHRIMP QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or pan. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan. Cook for 1 minute or until tender.
• Add the shrimp and taco seasoning and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until shrimp begins to turn pink.
• Transfer the mixture to a bowl and rinse and whip down the pan with a paper towel. Return the pan to the heat and spray cooking spray or brush with about 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.
• Place a tortilla in the pan and sprinkle cheese on one side of the tortilla. Spoon about 5-6 shrimp or enough to cover with another sprinkle of cheese. Fold tortilla in half. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy. Repeat for reaming tortillas.
• Serve with Sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

EASY OPEN-FACED ENCHILADA QUESADILLA RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place tortillas on an ungreased baking sheet, and prick all over with a fork. Brush melted butter on top of each tortilla (leave some for sauteing veggies).
• Bake for about 5-7 minutes, until puffed and just golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool.
• In a large skillet, heat the remaining butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and pepper and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until translucent and caramelized (about 7-8 minutes). Remove skillet from heat.
• While onions and peppers are cooking, brush enchilada sauce over each of the baked tortillas. Top with sauteed onions and peppers,chicken, tomatoes, and sprinkle with cheese.
• Place is back in the oven and cook for 4-5 more minutes, until the cheese has melted. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, and/or salsa. Enjoy!

OPEN-FACED SHRIMP QUESADILLAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Place tortillas on a rimmed baking sheet; sprinkle each with cheese. Bake until cheese is melted and tortilla edges are just beginning to crisp, about 3 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine shrimp, vegetable oil, and chili powder; season with salt and pepper. Divide shrimp mixture and scallions between tortillas. Bake until shrimp is opaque throughout, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle quesadillas with cilantro and cut each into 6 wedges; serve with lime wedges.

OPEN-FACED SEAFOOD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Brush English muffins with butter; set aside. In a bowl, combine the crab, shrimp, 3/4 cup cheese, celery, olives and parsley. Combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard and Worcestershire sauce; pour over seafood mixture and toss to coat. , Place a rounded 1/4 cupful of the mixture on each muffin half; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Place on a baking sheet. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.