Shrimp & Goat Cheese Quesadillas

Name: Shrimp & Goat Cheese Quesadillas
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 4 6-inch whole-grain tortillas (white work too); 1/2 lb chopped fully-cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined & tails off); 1/2 cup goat cheese (crumbled); 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (sliced); 1/4 cup green olives (chopped); 1/2 jalapeno (minced); 2 tsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

June 5, 2011 14 comments Article Lunch, Main Course, Recipes, Seafood

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I am back at it again with the goat cheese. I recently read that goat cheese has a large amount of tryptophan in it, the same stuff in turkey that makes everybody so sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner, so if you are having trouble sleeping you might just want to try one of these quesadillas before bed, or maybe the Smashed Potatoes with Goat Cheese & Parsley. Tryptophan is not only good for sleeping, but is an essential amino acid that has been shown to boost your mood and help you relax as well. If that isn’t enough to get you eating goat cheese, maybe this recipe will.

I am literally writing this post while eating this quesadilla; it is just that good. The flavors in this recipe are so unique. When I think of olives and roasted red peppers I usually have a distinct flavor in mind, but this dish is nothing like that flavor I know. There is something about the goat’s cheese with the shrimp that completely morphs these flavors. This is one of the most delicious and unique tasting recipes I think I have ever made. It has a creamy tanginess that comes from the goat cheese, along with a savory blend of shrimp and olives with a little bit of spice from the jalapenos. If you are looking to adventure away from your classic quesadilla, this is the perfect recipe for you.

Shrimp & Goat Cheese Quesadillas

This has a creamy tanginess that comes from the goat cheese, along with a savory blend of shrimp and olives with a little bit of spice from the jalapenos. Looking to adventure away from the classic quesadilla? This is the recipe for you!

4.8 from 20 votes

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Coastal, Mexican

Servings

Calories 328 kcal

Ingredients

4 6-inch whole-grain tortillas (white work too)
1/2 lb chopped fully-cooked shrimp peeled, deveined & tails off
1/2 cup goat cheese crumbled
1/2 cup roasted red peppers sliced
1/4 cup green olives chopped
1/2 jalapeno minced
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425F.
In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp, cheese, red peppers, olives and jalapenos.
Lay out each tortilla and spread 1/4 of the mixture on only one side of each tortilla.
Fold the tortillas over and press gently to even out the filling in each.
Place the quesadillas on a baking sheet, brush each with 1/2 tsp olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper.
Bake the quesadillas at 425F until they are golden brown (about 6-8 minutes).
Remove from the oven and let each cool for a minute or two before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 21gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 932mgPotassium: 281mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 438IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 149mgIron: 3mg

Keyword goat cheese, jalapeno, olives, quesadilla, roasted red pepper, shrimp

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14 comments

Emily @ Life on Food June 5, 2011 at 10:30 am -

I never knew goat cheese makes you sleep. It certainly does not have that effect on me. I eat of ton of the stuff and I cannot say that I ever get sleepy afterwards. The combo of shrimp and goat cheese sounds delicious in quesadillas. I will have to try this.
Dee Dee's Delights June 5, 2011 at 10:45 am -

I love this!!!!!!!! So yummy looking! I stumbled and pinned this one!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts June 5, 2011 at 12:34 pm -

Nothing like taking a regular quesadilla and turning it up like 10 notches!
Savour the Senses June 5, 2011 at 11:38 am -
Awesome! I am now on pininterest (savourthesenses) & stumbleupon (jennymo57) You should try to find me =)
Savour the Senses June 5, 2011 at 12:20 pm -
I never connected the two but I did notice after reading that that I was a bit sleepy after eating these. Then again, I could have just been tired as is. Who knows…
Angela@RecipesFromMyMom June 5, 2011 at 3:13 pm -

The shrimp filling would be good with salad greens too. I imagine the goat cheese is as tasty as any creamy dressing, as so refreshing too.
Candace June 5, 2011 at 6:53 pm -

You are a girl after my own heart with these yummy goat cheese recipes! Yum! I’ve developed quite the addiction to it myself. Thanks for sharing the recipes and the interesting info about it. These look absolutely delicious. I just signed up to be your newest follower and look forward to getting to know you. Have a great week, Candace
Rochelle June 6, 2011 at 11:17 am -

Forget the tryptophan, I’m all about the goat cheese and shrimp! The flavors from the two are all I need for a mood lifter 😀
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time June 6, 2011 at 6:49 pm -

I adore goat cheese and to know that it’ll help me sleep is just an added bonus. I gotta say though, Tryptophan sounds like some illegal drug. 🙂
These quesadilla do look incredibly good. Thanks for the recipe.
Kankana June 6, 2011 at 7:22 pm -

Not a big fan of goat cheese but like shrimp and this quesadillas look delicious…
Maggie @ A Bitchin' Kitchen June 6, 2011 at 8:09 pm -

Wow, these look awesome. I love, love, love goat cheese. I do the same thing sometimes and write the post while I eat because I’m so excited to share it!
Kita June 13, 2011 at 2:53 pm -

Goat cheese and shrimp in my fridge waiting to be made into these! And I dont even have to feel guilty cuz this is so far out of the BFs league he wouldn’t dare a bite! I can’t wait
mjskit July 17, 2011 at 11:30 am -

These do look awesome! I’m definitely going to give them a try!

Shrimp & Goat Cheese Quesadillas