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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!
4.79 from 19 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Coastal, Mexican
Servings 4
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.
Keyword goat cheese, jalapeno, olives, quesadilla, roasted red pepper, shrimp