Super-Quick Shrimp & Green Chili Quesadillas
If I am really short on time, I head to the grocery store for prepared guacamole. Swap in shredded rotisserie chicken for shrimp for another fun option. —Angie Ressa, Cheney, Washington
4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 10 min.
Ingredients
- 1-3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup peeled and deveined cooked small shrimp
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 8 flour tortillas (8 inches)
- 1 medium ripe California Avocado, peeled and pitted
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the cheese, shrimp, green chilies and green
- onions. Place half of the tortillas on a greased griddle; sprinkle
- with cheese mixture. Top with remaining tortillas. Cook over medium
- heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese
- is melted.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mash avocado with salsa and garlic salt.
- Serve with quesadillas. Yield: 4 servings (1/2 cup guacamole).
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.