Shrimp Quesadillas

By Jjohnsey

Uncle Bubba's recipe (Paula Deen's brother)

Ingredients

• 3 quarts water
• 1 Tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
• 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
• 1 pound medium fresh shrimp
• 1 (10oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese with peppers
• 4 (10") flour tortillas
• 1/4 cup butter, divided
• Garnish: shredded lettuce, sour cream, lemon wedges

Preparation

Step 1

In a large Dutch oven, bring 3 quarts water, Old Bay seasoning, and chili powder to a boil over high heat. Add shrimp; cook for 3 minutes, or until pink and firm. Drain and rinse with cold water. Peel shrimp.

In a work bowl of a food processor, place shrimp; pulse 2 to 3 times, or until coarsely chopped. Spoon into a large bowl; add tomatoes and cheese, stirring to combine. Spoon shrimp mixture evenly over half of each tortilla; fold each in half.

In a large skillet, melt 1 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 1 quesadilla; cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until tortilla is crisp. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and quesadilla. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges to serve. Garnish with shredded lettuce, sour cream and lettuce wedges. if desired.

Note: A pizza cutter is a great tool for cutting quesadillas.