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Rubio's Shrimp Quesadillas
Rubio's Shrimp Quesadillas
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These restaurant-quality Rubio's Shrimp Quesadillas feature succulent garlic-sautéed shrimp, creamy guacamole, and two premium melted cheeses folded into large flour tortillas. Grilled to crispy perfection and finished with fresh salsa, these impressive Mexican-inspired appetizers deliver professional flavor with home kitchen ease. Perfect for entertaining or as a satisfying meal, these quesadillas bring the beloved restaurant experience right to your table—no reservation required!
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Ingredients
4 cloves garlic
1 pound medium-size shrimp, peeled and cleaned
2 tablespoons margarine
3/4 cup guacamole
6 (12-inch) flour tortillas
12 ounces Jack cheese, shredded
12 ounces mild Cheddar cheese, shredded
3-4 cup salsa fresca
Directions
Dice garlic and add to peeled shrimp.
Melt margarine in large skillet.
Add shrimp and garlic, and sauté over medium heat until shrimp are just cooked, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Spread guacamole over half of each tortilla.
Top with 2 ounces each of Jack and Cheddar cheese.
Add one-sixth of the shrimp and garlic mixture and top each quesadilla with 2 tablespoons of salsa.
Fold other half of tortilla over ingredients to form a half-moon shape.
Grill on a barbecue or on a flat griddle until cheese is melted but not runny.
Flip and grill other side of tortilla until crisp.
Servings\Yield
Makes 6 quesadillas
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 quesadilla) - Calories: 580; Total Fat: 32g (Saturated Fat: 16g); Cholesterol: 145mg; Sodium: 1020mg; Total Carbohydrates: 38g (Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 2g); Protein: 36g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Carol Jancsi 🔑 Keywords: Mexican, appetizers, shrimp, flour tortilla
🗂️ Categories: 🐟 Fish & Seafood, 🌮 Mexican Food
📚 Collections: From The Ferguson Family, Cooking With "Cow" (Carol Jancsi), The TFR Cookbook
Rubio's Shrimp Quesadillas was added on August 10, 2008 and last updated on October 25, 2025.
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