Shrimp Quesadilla with Sweet Onions

Change things up a bit from the classic chicken quesadilla with this recipe. This twist on a classic is a crowd pleaser and favorite for many! Serve with our Mango & Sweet Onion Salsa for added freshness.

Ingredients

10 slices of bacon
10 oz of baby shrimp, cooked
1 garlic clove
1 large jalapeno, diced
1 large sweet onion, diced
1 small red pepper, diced
3 Tbsp of olive oil
6 flour tortillas, large
16 oz of gruyere cheese, shredded
Mexican crema for topping

Instructions

Cook bacon until soft and not crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Then in bacon grease, cook onion, pepper and jalapeno until onions are translucent. Stir in chopped shrimp.
Place tortilla in clean warm pan. Add ¼ of mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Place second tortilla on top. Let warm through.
Take out of pan and cut into 4 triangles. Serve with Mexican crema.

For more info on how to select and safely serve fresh and frozen seafood, check out these tips from the FDA.

If you like this recipe, try our Quick & Easy Salsa with Sweet Onions!