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 tablespoon canola oil
1 lb. large shrimp, shells & tails removed, deveined
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
6 medium tortillas, preferably whole-wheat
â…” cup thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes
½ 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.
Cookin' Canuck
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!
Heather Davis
These look great & really healthy. Yum!
Becky at VintageMixer
Looks delicious! And I have some sun-dried tomatoes frozen from the summer that I've been wanting to use.
A SPICY PERSPECTIVE
Hi there!
Your quesadillas look sensational. I make a past dish with similar flavors so I KNOW I would love this!
Lane aka DinnerandConversation
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!
Megan
I could munch on those all day long!
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme
Wonderful option for the big Super Bowl buffet! Not to mention a quick weekday dinner.
Stephanie
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!
Lizzy
Oh, boy, do those have me drooling! Beautiful and delicious...
Rose&Thorn
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
Wishing we had a Super Bowl here in SA, just for these treats. Although I hardly need an excuse to make these wonderful treats.
Ang
When I saw this I was intrigued. It looks so yummy and just the perfect amount of ingredients.
Scarletta @ Scarletta Bakes
Quesadillas are very popular in our house, and I am always looking for new ways to make them. This recipe is a gem. Thanks!
Kalyn
Sounds delicious! I'd eat this any day of the year.
Eliana
Awesome looking quesadilla! I could enjoy it super bowl sunday or any day of the year.
Drick
oh yeah, I could eat this healthy super bowl snack....
megi
Delicious ingredients and so much healthier than the other options. They look fantastic too.
Shaina
Sounds delicious, Dara! Dun-dried tomatoes and feta are some of my favorites. Stick them together in a quesadilla with shrimp: Definite win.
warmvanillasugar
This quesadilla recipe looks perfect!
Cake Duchess
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!!