Description
Delicious Shrimp Fajita Quesadillas with a spicy and creamy sriracha mayo, featuring seasoned jumbo shrimp, sautéed bell peppers and onions, melted cheese, and crispy grilled tortillas. Perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s quick to prepare on the griddle or stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Vegetables
- 2 lbs jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined, cut into bite-size pieces)
- 2–3 tsp seafood seasoning or Cajun seasoning
- 2 bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 2 tbsp oil (for cooking)
Sriracha Mayo
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2–3 tbsp sriracha (adjust to heat preference)
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey or sugar (optional)
Assembly
- 8–10 oz mozzarella or pepper jack cheese (freshly grated)
- 6–8 large flour tortillas
- Butter (for crisping tortillas)
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp and Sriracha Mayo: Cut jumbo shrimp into bite-size pieces (about 4 pieces per shrimp) and season generously with seafood or Cajun seasoning. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and honey until smooth and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat a griddle or large skillet over high heat. Add oil and cook the sliced bell peppers and onions for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly charred. Move the vegetables to a cooler part of the griddle or set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: On high heat, cook the seasoned shrimp for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and pink throughout. Remove from heat and reduce the griddle or skillet to medium-low.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Place a flour tortilla onto the griddle. Sprinkle cheese over one half of the tortilla, then layer shrimp, sautéed vegetables, a drizzle of sriracha mayo, and more cheese on top.
- Grill Quesadillas: Add butter to the griddle and the edges of the tortilla. Fold the tortilla over the filling and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy and the cheese has melted.
- Serve: Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board, let it rest briefly, then slice into wedges. Serve hot with extra sriracha mayo on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sriracha in the mayo to suit your preferred spice level.
- Use pepper jack cheese for a slightly spicier quesadilla, or mozzarella for a milder, creamier flavor.
- Ensure shrimp are cooked through but not overcooked to maintain tenderness.
- Substitute flour tortillas with whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas if desired.
- Vegetables can be swapped or added, such as using red onions, mixed bell peppers, or adding jalapeños for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Shrimp fajita quesadillas, sriracha mayo, seafood quesadillas, Mexican quesadilla recipe, spicy shrimp quesadilla, easy dinner, grilled quesadillas
