Garlic Butter Shrimp Quesadillas Flavorful and Easy Meal

Ingredients

• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• to taste salt and pepper
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 large flour tortillas
• 1 4 fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 whole avocado, sliced (for serving)
• as needed sour cream (for serving)
• as needed lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute, until fragrant but not browned.
2. Add the shrimp to the skillet, and season with paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
3. In a separate large skillet or griddle, heat a little butter over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet.
4. On one half of the tortilla, layer half of the shrimp mixture, followed by half of the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses. Sprinkle some chopped cilantro on top.
5. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
6. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to make a second quesadilla.
7. Once cooked, remove quesadillas from skillet and let cool slightly. Cut into wedges.
8. Serve warm with sliced avocado, sour cream, and lime wedges on the side.