Shrimp and cilantro quesadilla

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
4 larges Shrimp; shelled and
; deveined
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons Olive oil
Three; (6 inch) flour
; tortillas
¼ cup Grated Monterey Jack
¼ cup White cheddar
3 tablespoons Cilantro Pesto
1 teaspoon Ancho chile powder
2 teaspoons Sour cream; or to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 F.

Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste. In a small skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and saute the shrimp 1½ minutes on each side. Reserve for garnish.

Place 2 tortillas on an ungreased baking sheet, sprinkle half the cheeses and 1 ½ tablespoons pesto on each, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stack the 2 layers and cover with the remaining tortilla. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle evenly with ancho chile powder. May be prepared 1 day ahead up to this point and refrigerated. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until the tortillas are slightly crisp and the cheese has melted. Cut into quarters and serve hot, garnished with the shrimp, more pesto, and sour cream.

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Recipe by: CHEF DU JOUR SHOW #DJ9364 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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