Shrimp Chipotle Quesadilla Recipe

Name: Shrimp Chipotle Quesadilla
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 120 ml orange juice (1/2 cup); 15 g canned chipotle pepper in adobo, minced (1 tbsp); 2 g fine salt (1/4 tsp); 450 g medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped (1 lb); 15 ml olive oil (1 tbsp); 4 gluten-free flour tortillas (40g each); 150 g shredded Monterey Jack cheese (1 1/2 cups)

Prep: 13minCook: 17min4 servingsMedium385 cal / servingMexican

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A delicious Shrimp Chipotle Quesadilla packed with 33g of protein per serving and just 385 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 30 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

500g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
Red pepper flakes
Fresh parsley
Salt and pepper

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add a squeeze of lemon or lime for brightness
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 385 kcal

Protein: 32.5g

Fat: 17.4g

Carbs: 24.3g

Fiber: 1.2g

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