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Creole Steak & Shrimp Quesadillas

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These Creole Steak & Shrimp Quesadillas are loaded with bold Creole flavors, juicy steak, tender shrimp, and melted cheese, all tucked into crispy golden tortillas. This easy and flavorful quesadilla recipe makes the perfect weeknight dinner, game day snack, or crowd-pleasing appetizer.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 quesadillas (serves 4)
  • Category: Main Course, Appetizer
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Creole, Fusion

Ingredients

  • ½ lb steak (sirloin or flank), thinly sliced
  • ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1–2 tablespoons Creole seasoning (adjust to taste)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend)
  • Sour cream or salsa (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Season steak and shrimp with Creole seasoning. Set aside.
  2. In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear steak in olive oil until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, cook shrimp until pink and opaque (2–3 minutes). Remove and set aside with steak.
  4. Sauté onions and bell peppers until soft and slightly caramelized. Add steak and shrimp back to the pan and mix.
  5. Heat a tortilla in a clean skillet. On one half, layer cheese, then the steak-shrimp mixture, and more cheese.
  6. Fold tortilla and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, flipping once.
  7. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Slice and serve warm with sour cream or salsa.

Notes

  • Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
  • Use pepper jack cheese for a spicier flavor.
  • Add black beans, corn, or avocado for more texture and nutrition.
  • Don’t overstuff the quesadillas to keep them crispy.

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