Healthy Shrimp Quesadilla

Prep this healthy shrimp quesadilla for dinner in no time or pack it for an easy lunch! Made with a flavorful shrimp and vegetable filling, this quesadilla recipe is incredibly delicious and easy and quick to make!

Healthy Shrimp Quesadilla Ingredients

To make this tasty healthy quesadilla recipe for dinner you’ll need some shrimp, tortillas, vegetables and fresh herbs. Here are the main ingredients in more detail.

Shrimp. I used peeled and deveined frozen shrimp and let it thaw in warm water for a few minutes before cooking. You can also use fresh shrimp, but be sure to peel and clean it properly before cooking.

Fresh Herbs. Herbs can elevate any dish and they certainly do it with this quesadilla filling. Here I used basil and dill, which are two of my favorite foods to use when making dinner. You can also use cilantro, oregano or parsley – whatever is available to you.

Vegetables. No healthy meal is complete without vegetables! Not only are they low in calories and nutrient-dense they actually provide flavor to your meals, so use more of them! What you need here are some zucchini, tomatoes, avocado and garlic. You can also throw in some spinach, kale or even some thinly chopped cauliflower or broccoli florets.

Tortillas and Cheese. A must for quesadillas! And lucky for us, gluten-free folks – you can make those gluten-free tortillas. And if you can’t have any type of cheese – you can just leave it out.

How To Make Shrimp Quesadilla

The first step in making these quesadillas with shrimp is the filling. Before you start, if you’re using frozen shrimp make sure to defrost it in warm water for about 10 minutes.

Then chop zucchini, tomatoes, dill, basil and peel the garlic and the avocado.

Add the chopped tomato to a nonstick pan with a little bit of olive oil, then add in the zucchini. Saute at medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.

Next, add in the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes with the tomato and zucchini.

The shrimp will likely release some juices, so add in some tomato paste – this will help to thicken the sauce. Also, add in the basil, dill and one clove of garlic. Stir and cook for about a minute, then add in the rest of the garlic. Now it’s time to turn the heat off.

Spread some of this mixture over 1/2 of a small tortilla, put some avocado on top and shredded cheese of choice – if using.

Fold the tortilla in half and toast in a greased nonstick pan until golden brown on both sides. Make sure to flip carefully as you want the filling to stay inside the quesadilla!

Once golden brown on both sides, slice the quesadilla and enjoy!

How To Store, Serve, Meal PREP

You can have this tasty and easy shrimp quesadilla for dinner or you can also pack it for lunch. For a full healthy meal, I love a side of greens like arugula and some other vegetables like cherry tomatoes and scallions.

To meal prep, I recommend simply making the filling and keeping it in a closed airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can then quickly assemble the quesadilla and toast or even bake it for a few minutes.

More Healthy Quesadilla Recipes

I hope you enjoy this simple healthy quesadilla recipe with shrimp and vegetables! It truly is so good and everyone I’ve made it for loves it. If you’re a fan of quesadillas and always looking for new easy recipes, make sure to check these out:

• 15-Minute Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla
• Vegan Chickpea Quesadilla
• Vegetarian Breakfast Quesadilla
• Healthy Ground Beef Quesadilla
• Spicy Tuna Quesadilla