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High-Protein Shrimp Quesadillas with Fresh Tomato Avocado Salsa

Crispy shrimp quesadillas packed with lean protein and topped with fresh avocado tomato salsa for a healthy, flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp Filling
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Quesadilla Assembly
  • 4 large whole wheat tortillas
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheese
Fresh Tomato Avocado Salsa
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 2 tbsp red onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season and cook shrimp until opaque.
  2. Prepare fresh tomato avocado salsa.
  3. Assemble quesadillas with cheese and shrimp.
  4. Cook until golden and cheese melts, then slice and serve.

Notes

Great for meal prep and high-protein weeknight dinners.