shrimp fajita quesadillas

I am probably the most indecisive person ever. Likeee... seriously. Do I want fajitas? Do I want quesadillas? Hmm... what if I made both and combined them? YES. Best idea ever. These shrimp fajita quesadillas combine the charred deliciousness of fajita shrimp, peppers, mushrooms, and onions with gooey cheese and a crisp tortilla. Perfect!

Who remembers my pico and guacamole post from a couple of days ago? Well, make those. Then make these. Add some sour cream or plain Chobani. Aaaand you have dinner! These are easy and seriously delicious. If you don't like shrimp, you can also use fajita beef or chicken... or keep it vegetarian and add some beans! I like beans so I added them anyway. I love this recipe because it's fast, yummy, and super customizable. Make these for dinner this week!

Shrimp Fajita Quesadillas
Yields: 4 servings

4 large or 8 small tortillas
½ white onion, thickly sliced
1 bell pepper, any color, sliced
6-8 white mushrooms, sliced {about 1 cup}
25-30 raw shrimp, peeled and deveined {I did about 7 per person}
1 cup of black or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
salt, pepper, and garlic salt, to season
pico de gallo, guacamole, and plain Greek yogurt, for serving

In a large nonstick saucepan, heat up about 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over high heat. Pat the shrimp dry, and season with garlic salt. When the oil is hot, cook the shrimp for a couple minutes on each side, until they are completely pink and slightly charred. Transfer the shrimp to a plate, and add another tablespoon of oil to the pan. Let it heat again, and add the peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper, and saute until the veggies are soft and lightly charred. Take the pan off the heat. Lay out the tortillas, and top each with an equal amount of shrimp and vegetables. Add the beans, if using, then top with cheese. Spray a clean pan with nonstick spray over medium-low heat, and cook the quesadillas one at a time. If using two small tortillas per person, make two small quesadillas rather than one large one! It will be really hard to flip without making a mess. Trust me, I know. 🙂 Serve immediately with pico de gallo, guacamole, and plain Greek yogurt. Enjoy!