Shrimp Quesadillas

Shrimp Quesadillas

Start by making these three recipes.

Elsa's Green Salsa                                                           From: Elsa Delacruz

Tomatillos (8)
3 Hot peppers (jalapeno or chile de arbol) adjust to taste.
Onions (1/4 of Medium size)
Garlic (one medium clove)
Salt to taste
Cilantro to taste.[ usually use 6 to 10 branches]

Juice of 1/2 lime
With very little water [almost just the water left in them after washing them] place tomatillos and peppers in a pot and steam them in low [takes about 10 min.]
Once the tomatillos are steamed placed in blender with onion, garlic and salt. Blend to desired texture.
Once desired texture is achieved drop in the amount of cilantro you'd like to add and blend a few seconds more so that the cilantro is barely chopped.

Squeeze juice of 1/2 of lime.  ENJOY!!

Cafe Rio Black Beans                

From: http://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/2007/11/jared-and-i-love-cafe-rio.html

2 T. olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. cumin

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can diced tomatoes (can substitute 1 1/3c. tomato juice)

1 1/2 tsp. salt

2 T. fresh cilantro, chopped

In a non stick skillet, cook garlic and cumin in olive oil over medium heat

until you can smell it.  Add beans, tomatoes, and salt. Heat through, stirring

frequently. Just before serving, stir in cilantro.

Easy Lemony Shrimp

2 lb. medium shrimp

3 T. olive oil

1/2 tsp salt  (can use Kosher)

1/4 t. black pepper

1/4 c. butter

1 heaping Tbsp. minced garlic (4-6 cloves)

1/4 c. chopped onion

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 c. minced fresh parsley

1 tsp. grated lemon zest

2 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice

1) Peel and de-vein shrimp. Place the shrimp in a mixing bowl and drizzle olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

2) Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add the garlic and onion. Saute 1 minute. Add red pepper flakes and saute about 3 minutes more until onion is translucent.  Add shrimp mixture, scraping all olive oil, salt, and pepper into skillet. Cook the shrimp on each side until opaque.  Add parsley, lemon zest, and juice. Continue cooking until slightly thickened.

 To make Quesadillas:

1) Put a tortilla on a skillet with about 1 Tbsp oil

2) Sprinkle tortilla with cheese ( I use cheddar or mozzarella)

3) Put black bean mixture on 1/2 tortilla

4) Add shrimp on same 1/2 as beans

5) Fry until golden brown and cheese is melted; fold in half

6) Garnish with green salsa, sour cream, and avocado

When I make this, I make at least 2 pounds of shrimp so I have leftovers to last me all week! 

**These quesadillas can also be made with pulled pork or fajita chicken.**