Shrimp Quesadillas with Mango
Recipe from
Family Circle
The shrimp in this main-dish recipe receive a flavor burst from a lime juice and chili powder marinade. A mango puree adds a sweet, cooling touch to these skillet sandwiches.

Servings:
5 quesadillas
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Ingredients
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2 tablespoonsolive oilsee savings

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1 largesweet red pepper, seeded and slicedsee savings

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1 largeyellow pepper, seeded and slicedsee savings

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1 largeVidalia onion (about 12 ounces), peeled and slicedsee savings

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1/8 teaspoonsaltsee savings

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3/4 poundU.S. farm-raised medium-size shrimp, shelled and deveinedsee savings

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2 clovesgarlic, peeled and choppedsee savings

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2limessee savings

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2 teaspoonschili powdersee savings

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1 largeripe mango, pitted and peeledsee savings

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1 packagefajita-size flour tortillas (10 tortillas)see savings

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1-1/4 cupsshredded Monterey Jack cheesesee savings

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1/2 cupsour creamsee savings

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Directions
1.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add peppers, onion and salt. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and slightly browned. Remove to a bowl.
2.
Meanwhile, place shrimp in a resealable bag and add garlic, remaining olive oil, juice of 1/2 lime and chili powder. Shake bag and marinate for 15 minutes.
3.
Puree mango with the juice from 1 lime in a food processor. Set aside.
4.
In same skillet, cook shrimp, 2 minutes per side, and remove to a bowl.
5.
Wipe out skillet and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Top a tortilla with one-fifth of the shrimp, onions and peppers. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of cheese. Place another tortilla on top and cook in skillet 1 to 2 minutes per side until lightly browned. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Serve with sour cream, mango puree and remaining lime.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 547, Total Fat 25 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Sodium 918 mg, Carbohydrate 52 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 29 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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