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Sheet Pan Shrimp Quesadillas

I love making quesadillas and they are a family favourite. They are one of my go-to dinners when I don’t really feel like cooking but I still need to get a meal on the table.

Ingredients
  

  • Shrimp (I use 5-6 shrimp per quesadilla)
  • Chili powder
  • Cumin
  • Salt and pepper
  • Large whole wheat tortillas
  • Grated Monterey Jack cheese or cheddar or your favourite cheese (a good handful or two per quesadilla)
  • Corn kernels (about 1 tbsp /quesadilla)
  • Diced red pepper (about 1 tbsp per quesadilla)
  • Sour cream/salsa/guacamole for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the shrimp on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or a silicon baking sheet so they don’t stick. Season to taste with chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper. Bake for 5-6 minutes until they turn pink. Be careful not to overcook them. Let cool a few minutes.
  2. Assemble the quesadillas -place some grated cheese on one half of the tortilla. Top with shrimp, corn, red pepper and more grated cheese. Fold over. Place on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake for about 10 minutes at 350°F until cheese is melted. Then switch the oven to broil to crisp up the tortillas – watch carefully to prevent burning as they can crisp up quickly. Turn the quesadillas over to crisp the other side. This only takes 1-2 minutes per side.
  4. Let cool 5 minutes. Cut into wedges. Serve with desired toppings.