Many people claim that Super Bowl Sunday is not the time to think about healthy eating. With our history of diving into the wings, French fries, dips, and chili on game day, I generally agree with that sentiment. However, if you have the option to fill a whole-tortilla with garlicky lemon shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese, do not miss the chance just because you think it sounds too gourmet or healthy for a day dedicated to beer-guzzling and victory dances. If that particular quesadilla combination doesn’t make you raise your arms and yell, “Touchdown!”, then let your imagination and palate run wild. Barbecued chicken with sharp cheddar cheese and Italian sausage with roasted red peppers are some of our favorites when we need an easy weeknight meal. The possibilities are endless.
The recipe:
Cut the shrimp in half lengthwise. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently until shrimp are just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Just before removing from heat, add garlic and cook for additional 15 seconds. Remove from heat and toss shrimp with fresh lemon juice. Transfer to a bowl.
Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in pan and cover half with one-sixth of the shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, feta and green onions.
Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling. Cook until the bottom of the tortilla is golden brown, flip and brown the other side.
Remove from the pan, cut quesadilla in thirds and serve.
Other quesadilla recipes:
The Perfect Pantry’s Cubano Quesadillas
The Pioneer Woman’s Grilled Chicken & Pineapple Quesadillas
Two Peas and Their Pod’s Pear, Brie & Honey Quesadilla
Shrimp, Sun-Dried Tomato & Feta Quesadillas
1 tbsp canola oil
1 lb. large shrimp, shells & tails removed, deveined
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
6 medium tortillas, preferably whole-wheat
2/3 cup thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Cut the shrimp in half lengthwise. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently until shrimp are just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Just before removing from heat, add garlic and cook for additional 15 seconds. Remove from heat and toss shrimp with fresh lemon juice. Transfer to a bowl.
Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in pan and cover half with one-sixth of the shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, feta and green onions.
Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling. Cook until the bottom of the tortilla is golden brown, flip and brown the other side.
Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling. Cook until the bottom of the tortilla is golden brown, flip and brown the other side.
Makes 6 quesadillas.
Monet says
This is my idea of Super Bowl Food! I would willingly trade nachos, chili, and soda for a plate of these delicious quesadillas. Thank you for sharing with me, my sweet friend. I hope you are staying safe and warm. It is even too cold in my part of the country…and I'm in Austin!
Pegasuslegend says
Shrimp? omg these are fabulous! I love this idea of shrimp I have always used chicken! I love this thats for this recipe!
egbkid says
I make chicken quesadillas all the time, never thought of having them with any thing else. I will have to try them with shrimp. Thanks for sharing!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
i love when quesadillas take on a different flavor than normal…this sounds absolutely amazing!
wenderly says
These quesadillas look divine! They have all of my favorite things. I don't think that I can wait until the Super Bowl, I'm thinking dinner tonight!
RecipeGirl says
Nice idea- I wasn't thinking of anything too healthy for Super Bowl Sunday, but I should be. These sound delicious!
Sandra says
This is beautiful! Love the combo and photos are just perfect! Nicely done!!
Maria says
I love the flavors in this quesadilla! Great recipe Dara!
doughmesstic says
I adore shrimp quesadillas – and these take it to another level! Great post!
Jenny says
I am such a huge quesadilla fan! These look fantastic Dara!
Fuji Mama says
Love the look of these. Like elevated comfort food!!
www.kevinandamanda.com says
These are absolutely gorgeous. And they look delicious!
Roxan says
It's funny how some people get so turned off when they hear things like "whole wheat." Personally, I love it! There are so many good ingredients in here, I'm sure it would be a hit at any superbowl party.
alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
These sound and look great!
Tracy says
These look wonderful! Perfect for lunch or a snack!
Kate says
I saw the title and I'm thinking, please, please, please have all the ingredients because these guys sound wonderful. Great news – I have every ingredient. Either dinner tonight or lunch tomorrow 🙂 Thanks for another great recipe, Dara! Kate
carolinaheartstrings says
Those look so amazing. I love shrimp tacos to a quesidilla is perfect with shrimp too!
SaraOneTribeGourmet says
Perfect for a SuperBowl party!Love the sundried tomatoes & feta! My kids love quesedillias, I'm going to try your wonderful recipe! 🙂
WashingtonPharmGirl says
Yum! Action! and scene. Belch.
Torviewtoronto says
delicious quesadillas shrimp in it looks fabulous
Cake Duchess says
Hi Dara-I never made them with shrimp. Always chicken or beef. Delicious! I think this is perfect for Super Bowl Sunday because it is healthy and looks so good!!
warmvanillasugar says
This quesadilla recipe looks perfect!
Shaina says
Sounds delicious, Dara! Dun-dried tomatoes and feta are some of my favorites. Stick them together in a quesadilla with shrimp: Definite win.
megi says
Delicious ingredients and so much healthier than the other options. They look fantastic too.
Drick says
oh yeah, I could eat this healthy super bowl snack….
Eliana says
Awesome looking quesadilla! I could enjoy it super bowl sunday or any day of the year.
Kalyn says
Sounds delicious! I'd eat this any day of the year.
Scarletta @ Scarletta Bakes says
Quesadillas are very popular in our house, and I am always looking for new ways to make them. This recipe is a gem. Thanks!
Ang says
When I saw this I was intrigued. It looks so yummy and just the perfect amount of ingredients.
Rose&Thorn says
Wishing we had a Super Bowl here in SA, just for these treats. Although I hardly need an excuse to make these wonderful treats.
Rose&Thorn says
Wishing we had a Super Bowl here in SA, just for these treats. Although I hardly need an excuse to make these wonderful treats.
Lizzy says
Oh, boy, do those have me drooling! Beautiful and delicious…
Stephanie says
I've been drooling over quesadillas over the past couple days (ogling Bobby Flay's cookbooks) and after seeing yours with shrimp and feta, I've decided I need to make some for the party this weekend. Looks soooo good!
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says
Wonderful option for the big Super Bowl buffet! Not to mention a quick weekday dinner.
Megan says
I could munch on those all day long!
Lane aka DinnerandConversation says
Yum! What a pretty color combination, too! I'm not cooking for Superbowl Sunday, but I'll file these away for next fall's college football season!
A SPICY PERSPECTIVE says
Hi there!
Your quesadillas look sensational. I make a past dish with similar flavors so I KNOW I would love this!
Becky at VintageMixer says
Looks delicious! And I have some sun-dried tomatoes frozen from the summer that I've been wanting to use.
Heather Davis says
These look great & really healthy. Yum!
Cookin' Canuck says
Thanks so much for all of your comments. Not only are these going to make an appearance an Super Bowl Sunday (and during hockey playoffs), but they will also become a regular weeknight meal for us. Quick and easy!
Nancy says
Don't need the excuse of the superbowl to make these – perfect weeknight dinner fare!! Bookmarking for the start of La crosse season!!
Michelle @ Brown Eyed Baker says
I love how fresh these look! Awesome ideas for quesadillas!
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Your posting really straightened me out. Thanks!
[email protected] says
Healthy great tasting foods can appear at Super Bowl parties and that is all there is to it. I will be first in line for these quesadillas. 🙂
ravienomnoms says
WOW! That made my heart skip a beat, what a fabulous take on a quesadilla!
Kevin says
Those shrimp quesadillas are just packed with flavour!