I think I could eat just about anything wrapped in a tortilla… but quesadillas are one of my favorites. I’m always trying to think of new quesadilla recipes. And with every quesadilla, there must be salsa. (Another one of my favorite things!)
I’m cooking for 1 this week. The hubby is out of town so I find myself wanting more appetizer/snack meals. I originally planned to make Shrimp quesadillas on Saturday but instead I ate a bag of BBQ popchips. Ooops..
So I made this little appetizer for dinner last night and it was perfectly filling! I filled the quesadilla with shrimp, onions, tomatoes, corn, cilantro and pepperjack cheese. Spicy Mango Salsa recipe is something I make pretty often, as I can easily eat chips and salsa for dinner any night of the week. 
I like to add avocado, jalapenos, cilantro and onion to my mango salsa. Its sweet, spicy and has a creamy texture from the avocado.
I’m totally in love with this quesadilla recipe and I’ll definitely be making it again!
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Shrimp Quesadilla with Spicy Mango Salsa
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 cup corn
- 20 cooked shrimp, tails removed
- Cumin, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 2 cups pepperjack cheese, shredded
- 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 4 tortillas, burrito size
Mango Salsa
- 2 cups mango, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno, ribs and seeds removed
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt, to taste
- Tortilla Chips
Directions:
- Saute over medium heat oil, onions and garlic. Stir and cook until onions are soft. Add tomatoes and corn, cook for 1 min. Add shrimp, cumin and salt. Cook for 1 more minute.
- In a clean skillet, place tortilla in pan. On one 1/2 of the tortilla, sprinkle cheese & shrimp & veggie filling. Add a dash of cilantro and more cheese on top. Fold the empty half over the filling. Cook for 3-5 minutes and flip. Brown the other side of the tortilla for 3 minutes. Slice into triangles and serve with salsa and chips.
- To make Spicy Mango Salsa – Add mangos and the next 5 ingredients into a bowl. Add a dash of salt and taste. Serve right away or store in an airtight container.
Thank you for confessing to eating anything wrapped in a tortilla and eating Popchips for dinner. I don’t feel alone. I will try these soon!
I’m considering starting a Pop Chips support group. It’s getting to be a problem!
“Hello, my name is Erin, and I eat Pop Chips by the bagful, because I can’t stop.”
It’s a good thing they’re low cal!
Oooh, I love everything about these! I’d love to have you come and link up at Taste and Tell Thursdays!
Chips and salsa is one of the major food groups, if you ask me. We eat a TON of quesadillas, and I’m always looking for new fillings. This sounds awesome–pinned!
Thanks, Ashley!
Hey Meghan – Always fun to find another Chicago food blogger. Love the spicy mango salsa recipe, pinning it to try later. Looking forward to following….
Hi Tony! Do you live in Chicago, too? If yes, what part of the city?
Hi Meghan – Yep, up around Lincoln Square.
I LOVE chips and salsa! i could totally live off of the stuff. If i had to choose between chocolate and chips & salsa, I would say goodbye to the chocolate every time! I love that you put mango in it! Y-U-M! thanks for sharing at Wicked Good Wednesdays, Meghan!
That is so funny! When my hubby is out of town I have been known to eat a bag of chips for a meal also! This Quesadilla looks sooo very delish! Thanks for linking at Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!
Haha!! I don’t know why I eat that way when he leaves??!! It’s nice to know I’m not alone!!
The shrimp quesadilla is already a great idea but the salsa puts this recipe over the top. I would love if you brought it by my foodie friday party today.
Thanks!! I’ll have to check it out! Friday’s are busy for me but I need to do more link parties on Fridays.
Hi Meghan!
I love this quesadilla recipe. And I LOVE your photos. You did an awesome job. Thanks so much for sharing this at last week’s Marvelous Mondays party. I will be featuring this at tonight’s party. I also pinned and will be sharing on my Facebook page.
Hope you’re having a fabulous weekend!
PS, I subscribed to your blog via email.
Julie @ This Gal Cooks
AWESOME!! Thanks Julie!!!
These look so delicious – Pinned!
Right up my alley! Just looking at those photos of the fresh mango salsa makes me yearn for summer and sunshine.
I know, me too! It might be time for a vacation!