Shrimp and Tomatillo Quesadillas Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 red bell peppers
1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp vegetable oil , plus
extra vegetable oil , for brushing tortillas
6 9- inch flour tortillas
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups packed grated jalapeno jack cheese
1 cup packed grated sharp cheddar cheese
6 medium tomatillos, husked and thinly sliced

Directions:

Char bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides.
Remove from heat, enclose in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes.
Peel and seed, then cut into 1/4-inch strips.
Set aside.
Preheat broiler.
Toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon oil and place on baking sheet.
Broil shrimp until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes.
Cut shrimp in half lengthwise.
Set aside.
Preheat oven to 400°F Brush 2 baking sheets with oil.
Place 2 tortillas on 1 baking sheet.
Place 1 tortilla on second baking sheet.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped cilantro over each tortilla, then 1/3 cup Monterey Jack cheese and 1/3 cup cheddar cheese.
Arrange 8 tomatillo slices atop cheese on each tortilla, then bell pepper strips and shrimp, dividing equally.
Sprinkle remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese over shrimp on each tortilla, dividing equally.
Top with remaining 3 tortillas, pressing lightly to adhere.
Brush tops of tortillas with oil.
Bake quesadillas until cheese melts and tortillas are crisp, about 10 minutes.
Cut each quesadilla into 6 wedges and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1245.72 Kcal (5216 kJ)
Calories from fat	361.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.15g	62%
Cholesterol	55.51mg	19%
Sodium	2306.63mg	96%
Potassium	584.21mg	12%
Total Carbs	186.87g	62%
Sugars	2.86g	11%
Dietary Fiber	10.63g	43%
Protein	34.35g	69%
Vitamin C	44.1mg	73%
Vitamin A	1mg	33%
Iron	26.5mg	147%
Calcium	206.6mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	270.5 Kcal (1133 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.72g	62%
Cholesterol	12.05mg	19%
Sodium	500.88mg	96%
Potassium	126.86mg	12%
Total Carbs	40.58g	62%
Sugars	0.62g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.31g	43%
Protein	7.46g	69%
Vitamin C	9.6mg	73%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	33%
Iron	5.8mg	147%
Calcium	44.9mg	21%

* 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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