Creole Steak and Shrimp Quesadillas
Crispy quesadillas filled with succulent shrimp, tender steak, and bold Creole spices, perfect for busy weeknights or lively gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Steak (flank or sirloin)
- 12 oz Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp Creole Seasoning
- 2 cups Cheese (shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack)
- 4 large Flour Tortillas
- 1 Bell Pepper (diced)
- 1 Onion (diced)
- Oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the onion and bell pepper, and pat the shrimp and steak dry.
- Marinate the Proteins: In a bowl, mix the shrimp and steak with Creole seasoning and marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a skillet, heat oil and sauté the onion and bell pepper for about 5 minutes.
- Cook the Proteins: Add the marinated steak and cook for 3-4 minutes, then add the shrimp and cook until opaque.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Layer half of a tortilla with cheese, steak, shrimp mixture, and more cheese before folding.
- Serve and Enjoy: Cook quesadillas until golden, slice, and serve with dipping sauces.
Notes
Serve with guacamole, salsa, or a side salad for an enhanced experience. Adjust spices for heat preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg