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!
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.
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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.
How to make this Recipe:
- Cook shrimp, beans and kale mixture
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.
- Cook tortilla with cheese
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 tortillas with the shrimp, beans and kale mixture
Top each tortilla evenly with the shrimp, beans and kale mixture.
- Add cilantro and remaining cheese
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.
- Enjoy
To serve, cut into wedges. Serve with sour cream, salsa, and/or guacamole.
Common Questions
Medium to large shrimp are ideal for quesadillas. You can use fresh or frozen shrimp, but make sure they are peeled, deveined, and cooked before adding them to the quesadilla.
Yes, you can prepare the filling ingredients ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, assemble the quesadillas and cook them fresh. You can also cook the quesadillas in advance and reheat them in the oven or a skillet to maintain their crispiness.
Serve the quesadillas with sides like guacamole, sour cream, salsa, pico de gallo, or a fresh salad. Spanish rice, refried beans, or corn salad are also great accompaniments.
Yes, you can add vegetables like bell peppers, onions, corn, spinach, or zucchini. Sauté the vegetables before adding them to the quesadilla to remove excess moisture and enhance their flavor.
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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.
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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.