Mini Shrimp And Black Eyed Pea Quesadillas

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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Mexican-style savory and satisfying main that brings home-style flavor to your table
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Mini Shrimp And Black Eyed Pea Quesadillas

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 245.7

Description

This Mexican main features Sesame oil, Medium shrimp, peeled, . The flavors come together beautifully. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Deveined and sliced Laterally in half 1 tb Chopped garlic 1 Fresh jalepeno, seeds and Membranes removed, diced Small Juice of one lime 1 tb Soy sauce 1 pk 6-inch flour tortillas 2 c Fresh spinach, chiffonade 1 c Black eyed peas, canned or Frozen can be used, cooked Until warm And tender 1 c Sliced scallions 2 Tomatoes rough small
  2. chop 1/8 c Fine chiffonade cilantro for
  3. Garnish 1 1/2 c Shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese In a large saute pan,
  4. heat sesame oil over high
  5. heat and
  6. add shrimp when it quivers.
  7. Toss for approximately 1 minute, then add garlic, jalapenos, lime juice and soy sauce.
  8. Cook just until shrimp are slightly firm, a total of 3 to 4 minutes.
  9. Remove with slotted spoon and place in a bowl.
  10. Heat a medium saute pan over high heat and add tortillas.
  11. Do not add any oil.
  12. Cook for approximately 5 seconds on both sides.
  13. Repeat with the number of tortillas desired for guests.
  14. Lay out tortillas for assembly on a sheet tray.
  15. Begin with spinach to establish a layer between shrimp mixture as it is moist.
  16. Next apply black eyed peas, scallions, tomatoes, cilantro and top with cheese.
  17. Flash under broiler until cheese is melted.
  18. Remove from broiler, fold in half, cut into wedge pieces and arrange on plate.
  19. Top with chipotle sauce and scallions.
  20. CHEF DU JOUR DEB STANTON SHOW

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 245.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.5g9%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 380.0mg127%
Sodium 782.5mg33%
Total Carbohydrate 0.5g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.5g
Protein 50.0g100%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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