Rock Shrimp Quesadillas with Cantaloupe, Berry, and Peach Salsa

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Total Time:
45 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Yield:
6 to 8 servings
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Ingredients

For the Salsa:

  • 2 cups small diced cantaloupe
  • 1 pint fresh blackberries, washed and hulled
  • 2 cups small diced peaches
  • 1 cup small diced red onions
  • 1 large fresh jalapeno, seeded and cut into small dice
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

For the Quesadillas:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onions
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1 pound rock shrimp
  • 1 medium avocado, peeled and small diced
  • 1/2 cup scallions, sliced thinly on a bias
  • 4 ounces Monterey Jack, grated
  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar, grated
  • 12 large flour tortillas
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions

Combine the fruit, onions, jalapeno, and cilantro in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the lime juice and olive oil. Mix well. Set aside.

In a saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes.

Add the garlic and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn bright pink. Remove from the heat and cool completely.

In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, avocado, scallions, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Spoon the mixture evenly over half of the tortilla. Fold the remaining half over, forming a half-moon shape. Heat a large griddle over medium heat. Lightly brush both sides of the tortilla with the oil. When the griddle is hot, cook the quesadillas for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until crispy and the cheese is melted. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Slice each quesadilla into thirds. Serve with the fruit salsa and a dollop of the sour cream. Garnish with parsley.

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  • on November 04, 2012

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    This is a family favorite and for the non-shrimp lovers (could there even be such a thing, maybe allergies? I have used chicken or just ol' plain cheese and still delish! Didn't change a thing even in the salsa! The salsa makes this dish! Just trust ... it's wonderful!

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  • on September 08, 2010

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    A real treat in the summer when the melon, peaches and berries are ripest. The only thing we leave out is the scallions!

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  • on April 24, 2008

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    The quesadilla filling I made almost exact, added chile powder, garlic powder. The salsa I altered quite a bit and it still worked well..perfect compliment creates an explosion of flavor. I selected fruits based off my preference. Kept blackberries in...A lot of chopping but it was well worth it!!!

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