Green Chile Shrimp Quesadillas (Complete Recipe)
16 shrimp, shelled, and sliced in half lengthwise
2 Tbsp. neutral oil
4 12-inch tortillas
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup, Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Santa Fe Ole Hatch Green Chile
1/2 tsp. Hatch Red Chile Powder
4 Tbsp sour cream
1 large tomato, chopped
2 ripe avocadoes, peeled and sliced
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Heat olive oil in a non-stick fry pan over medium heat
When hot, add the oil. Sprinkle the shrimp with red chile powder and sauté until just cooked
Remove from pan and set aside
Lightly butter one side of each of the 4 tortillas
Place tortillas, butter side down on a flat baking sheet
On half of each of the 4 tortillas, spread cheeses to within 1/4 inch of the edge
Spread green chile and sliced shrimp on top
Fold over tortillas and bake 6-8 minutes, or until the cheeses are melted and tortillas start to brown slightly
Remove from the oven and cut each tortilla into 3 pieces
Place quesadillas on a serving plate and garnish with sour cream, chopped tomato and avocado
Click here for Hatch Red Chile Powder
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