Description
This Creole Steak and Shrimp Quesadillas recipe combines bold Louisiana flavors into a fast and satisfying meal, ideal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz flank or skirt steak
- 12 oz peeled, deveined shrimp
- 1½–2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
- Olive oil
- 1 sliced red bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 4 8-inch flour tortillas
Instructions
- Season the steak and shrimp with Creole seasoning and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Sear the steak in a hot cast-iron skillet for 2–3 minutes per side for medium-rare, then rest for 5–7 minutes before slicing.
- Sauté the shrimp in the same skillet for 1–2 minutes per side until opaque.
- Sauté the sliced bell pepper and onion for 4–6 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
- Assemble the quesadillas by layering cheese, steak slices, shrimp, and sautéed vegetables between tortillas.
- Cook each quesadilla in a skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
Notes
For optimal flavor, serve with lime crema and sides like black beans or cilantro-lime rice. Adjust ingredients for dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg