These Old Bay Shrimp Quesadillas are bursting with bold, savory flavor. Juicy shrimp seasoned with classic Old Bay are tucked into tortillas with melted cheese and baked to perfection. Each quesadilla is then topped with fresh guacamole, diced tomato, cilantro, and a hint of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick. Serve immediately for a deliciously satisfying meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 3 c. shredded Monterey Jack, divided
- 2 c. chopped spinach
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
- 1 1/2 lb. medium shrimp, cleaned, deveined, and tails removed
- 1 c. guacamole
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1/4 c. Chopped cilantro
- cayenne pepper
Instructions
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400° and prepare two rimmed sheet pans with parchment paper. Place two tortillas on each sheet pan. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups Monterey Jack and spinach, then set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. When butter begins to bubble, stir in Old Bay and toss with shrimp. Saute until shrimp are cooked through and pink.
- Add handful of cheese-spinach mixture to half of each tortilla. Divide shrimp evenly and place in a single layer over mixture. Top with remaining cheese-spinach mixture and fold tortilla over. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of each quesadilla. Bake until melted, about 10 minutes.
- Top each quesadilla with guacamole, tomato, cilantro, and a dash of cayenne pepper. Serve immediately.