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Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Salsa Quesadillas with Pina Colada Guacamole

[heart_this] · Aug 16, 2013 · 12 Comments

Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Salsa Quesadillas with Pina Colada Guacamole

Spicy jerk shrimp quesadillas with sweet and tangy grilled pineapple salsa and plenty of melted cheese served with pina colada guacamole and crema.

Very often what works in tacos also works in quesadillas and I could not help but think of how good the grilled jerk shrimp and grilled pineapple salsa combo would be all smothered in melted cheese and wrapped in a toasted tortilla! I figured that I would leave it at the nice and simple combo of the spicy jerk shrimp and sweet pineapple salsa along with plenty of melted monterey jack cheese for the filling and that I would serve the quesadillas along with some pina colada guacamole and pina colada crema for dipping or topping. When you have all of the components made ahead of time these quesadillas only take a few minutes to make an they are so unbelievably good! Once again the spicy jerk shrimp and sweet and juicy pineapple salsa work magically well together only getting better with all of the melted cheese! The cool and creamy guacamole and crema play a brilliant counter point to both both the shrimp and salsa really bringing it all home!

Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Salsa Quesadillas with Pina Colada Guacamole
It looks a lot like a pizza both when it is all assembled and open and after it is cooked and sliced!

Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Salsa Quesadillas with Pina Colada Guacamole
Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Salsa Quesadillas with Pina Colada Guacamole

Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Salsa Quesadillas with Pina Colada Guacamole

Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Salsa Quesadillas with Pina Colada Guacamole

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 1

Spicy jerk shrimp quesadillas with sweet and tangy grilled pineapple salsa and plenty of melted cheese served with pina colada guacamole and crema.

ingredients
  • 2 (6-8 inch) tortillas
  • 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup grilled jerk shrimp
  • 1/2 cup grilled pineapple salsa
  • 1/2 cup pina colada guacamole (optional)
  • 1/4 cup pina colada crema (optional)
directions
  1. Heat a pan over medium heat, place a tortilla in the pan, sprinkle half of the cheese over the tortilla, followed by the shrimp, pineapple salsa, the remaining cheese and tortilla.
  2. Cook until the quesadilla is golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted, about 2-4 minutes per side.
  3. Optionally serve with pina colada guacamole and/or pina colada crema.
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6 Ingredients, Appetizer, Food, Jamaican, Low-carb, Main Course, Mexican, Quesadilla, Recipe, Seafood, Shrimp

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Comments

  1. Julie @ Table for Two says

    August 16, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    Ahh, the melty goodness of this! I love the ingredient list – so flavorful and everything I'd want in a meal!

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  2. Shea @ Dixie Chik Cooks says

    August 16, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    This looks insanely delicious!

    Reply
  3. Jenny Flake says

    August 16, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    Need these immediately! Delicious Kevin!

    Reply
  4. Marian (Sweetopia) says

    August 16, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    Looks amazing, Kevin!

    Reply
  5. Maria says

    August 16, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    Love all of the flavors!

    Reply
  6. Aimee @ Simple Bites says

    August 16, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    I love how you can always take a recipe one step further!! This looks to die for.

    Reply
  7. A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says

    August 16, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    Holy Yum! I think you just made me change my dinner plans tonight.

    Reply
  8. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

    August 18, 2013 at 5:02 am

    What an amazing combination in quesadilla form!

    Reply
  9. marla says

    August 19, 2013 at 3:30 am

    That pina colada guacamole sounds fantastic with this!

    Reply
  10. Des says

    August 20, 2013 at 5:35 am

    Look. At. All. That. Cheese. WANT!

    Reply
  11. christy riederer says

    May 6, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    This is Brilliant, you are a food savant.

    Reply
  12. Adriana Fernandez says

    April 28, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    Wow Kevin!! This recipe looks yummy and so easy!
    BTW- Thank you so much for commented in my blog that means the world to me!!! 🙂

    Reply

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