Shrimp and Bacon Quesadillas
Shrimp and Bacon Quesadillas – Easy to make quesadillas filled with grilled shrimp, bacon, green onions, and pepperjack cheese.
In case you haven’t noticed yet, I could eat shrimp at pretty much every meal. I love it just about any way it can be prepared. During the summer, I love to grill shrimp for this recipe or this one. It won’t be long until I start putting it in pastas like this one and this one. And in Louisiana, we love our rice. So I’ll be making this one soon for my husband. Oh and I can’t wait to indulge in this one too! See…I told ya! I LOVE me some shrimp! My husband and I often like to repeat the part in the movie Forest Gump where Bubba names all the ways to prepare it!
So I bring you another shrimp recipe that is so very simple! It’s perfect for a weeknight or to enjoy while sitting on the back porch on the weekend with a margarita if you’d like!
Shrimp and Bacon Quesadillas
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 lb. shrimp (75 count)
- salt and pepper
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 lb. pepperjack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 lb. colby jack cheese, shredded
- 4 soft taco size tortillas
- sour cream and guacamole (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare bacon in oven: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place bacon on parchment-lined baking sheet and cook for 10 minutes or until crispy. Remove and let cool before chopping.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan.
- Add shrimp to pan and saute for 3 -5 minutes.
- Assemble: On one half of tortilla, place shrimp, cheese, bacon, and green onions. Fold over other side of tortilla.
- Spread outside with a little butter and place in pan over medium heat to grill tortilla until golden brown.
- Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream and guacamole, if desired.
Other shrimp recipes:
Grilled Shrimp and Corn Quesadillas
Hibachi Shrimp
Cajun Boiled Shrimp Stuffed Potatoes
I’m with you – I could definitely eat shrimp every meal! This looks delicious!
Thanks for visiting Amanda!!
Oh, I love easy meals and the addition of shrimp makes it feel extra special.
Thanks Mallory!
What a fantastic quesadilla! Shrimp and bacon rock!
I agree! Thanks Kristy!
These sound so amazing!
Thanks so much Julie!
These sound so yummy! I LOVE making quesadillas. They’re delicious and take almost no time to make… winning!
Thanks Sharon!
We must have shrimp on the mind! Looks fabulous Jaren!!
Thanks Julie!
definitely craving mexican right now.. these quesadillas look delicious!
Thanks Thalia! I could eat Mexican all the time too!
Jaren, girl….you are speaking my language with shrimp and bacon! Especially when it’s wrapped up in a tortilla. And yes, you just gotta love Forrest Gump. 🙂
Thanks Ashlyn!
These quesadillas sound fabulous! What a great idea to add shrimp! 🙂
Thanks Jocelyn!