Shrimp and Avocado Quesadillas Recipe

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Shrimp and Avocado Quesadillas
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  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add onion and saute, stirring frequently, until tender (5-7 minutes). Transfer to a mixing bowl and let cool.
  2. Finely chop the tomatillos and add to the cooled onions along with the diced avocado. Use a wooden spoon or potato masher to work the mixture into a course paste. Stir in cilantro and cumin, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Spread the avocado mixture on one side of each tortilla, top with 2 tablespoons of cheese, and fold the tortilla in half, pressing lightly to close them. Continue until all are folded. This may be done up to an hour in advance.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over a medium heat. Add garlic and chipotles and saute until golden, about 2 minutes. Increase the heat to a medium-high. Add the shrimp and saute until opaque and cooked through, 4-5 minutes. Keep warm.
  5. Brush both sides of the quesadillas with the remaining oil. Cook in batches if a large saute pan over a medium heat until golden brown on both sides (2-3 minutes each side).
  6. Cut the quesadillas in half and serve each with 3 shrimp on top.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 527.92 Kcal (2210 kJ)
Calories from fat 365.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.66g 63%
Cholesterol 82.22mg 27%
Sodium 1065.96mg 44%
Potassium 348.53mg 7%
Total Carbs 23.51g 8%
Sugars 2.42g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4.12g 16%
Protein 19.72g 39%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 21%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 480.9mg 48%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 272.67 Kcal (1142 kJ)
Calories from fat 189.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g 63%
Cholesterol 42.47mg 27%
Sodium 550.57mg 44%
Potassium 180.02mg 7%
Total Carbs 12.14g 8%
Sugars 1.25g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.13g 16%
Protein 10.18g 39%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 21%
Iron 0.8mg 8%
Calcium 248.4mg 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.1
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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