These crowd-pleasing Shrimp and Black Bean Quesadillas work equally well as a quick dinner or a casual party appetizer. They are simple and a delicious way to enjoy shrimp!
How to make it
- First, heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan. Next, add black beans and kale to the pan. Cook for about 1 minute. Add the shrimp and seasonings and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until shrimp begins to turn pink. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
- Rinse and dry the pan and return it to the heat. Place a tortilla in the pan and sprinkle cheese on one side of the tortilla.
- Top each tortilla evenly with the shrimp, beans and kale mixture. Next, sprinkle with cilantro and remaining cheese.
- Top with one of the remaining tortillas. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy. Repeat for reaming tortillas.
- Finally, to serve, cut into wedges. Serve with sour cream, salsa, and/or guacamole.
This easy Shrimp and Black Bean Quesadillas recipe is filled with savory and healthy ingredients! Tender shrimp, beans, kale, and seasoning are sautéed and layered in flour tortillas with melted gooey cheese to create the best healthy seafood quesadillas.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Not a fan of shrimp? You can use chicken, beef, or fish.
- You can use any kind of cooking oil.
- For quesadillas, I prefer flour tortillas. But you can swap out the flour tortillas for corn tortillas.
- Use any kind of melting cheese: cheddar, Mexican blend, or Monterey Jack will work for these quesadillas.
- Be sure not to overcook the shrimp.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Simply prepared within minutes, you will love this healthy shrimp quesadilla recipe! These are perfect for family dinners or any other occasion that calls for a fresh and flavorful recipe made in under 30 minutes.
More recipes to try!
If you love to recreate your favorite Shrimp and/or Mexican-Style dishes at home, then you will want to try these recipes:
Easy Shrimp Ceviche
Chunky Guacamole
Shrimp Pad Thai
Shrimp Quinoa Bowls with Avocado Lime Dressing
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Shrimp and Black Bean Quesadillas
Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ can (or 1/2 cup) black beans (no salt added, rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup kale (stems removed and chopped)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1-2 cups melting cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, or Monterey Jack) (shredded)
- 6 medium flour tortillas
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or pan. Add black beans and kale to the pan. Cook for about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp and seasonings and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until shrimp begins to turn pink. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
- Rinse and whip down the pan and return the pan to the heat. Place a tortilla in the pan and sprinkle cheese on one side of the tortilla.
- Top each tortilla evenly with the shrimp, beans and kale mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro and remaining cheese, then top with one of the remaining tortillas. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy. Repeat for reaming tortillas.
- To serve, cut into wedges. Serve with sour cream, salsa, and/or guacamole.
Shrimp and Black Bean Quesadillas are incredible dish that is very quick and easy to make and is one of my favorites to make.
Hi Alex! That’s wonderful. I’m so glad you loved it. I appreciate the feedback.