Shrimp-and-Roasted Pepper Quesadillas
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living- Pamela Hanlin, Louisville, Colorado
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Tex- Mex dishes
Ingredients
- 2 green bell peppers
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 lb. unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 4 ( 10-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
- 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese with peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
Directions
- Broil bell peppers on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet 5 inches from heat about 5 minutes on each side or until peppers look blistered.
- Place peppers in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; seal and let stand 10 minutes to loosen skins. peel peppers; remove and discard seeds. Cut into 1-inch pieces, and set aside.
- Peel shrimp and devein, if desired.
- Saute garlic, green onions, and shrimp in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Spoon shrimp mixture evenly on half of each tortilla. Top evenly with bell pepper shredded cheese, and cilantro. Fold in half,, pressing edges gently to seal. Place quesadillas on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 4 to 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Top quesadillas with sour cream and salsa.