Mini Shrimp and Black Eyed Pea Quesadillas
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 10 to 12 medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and sliced laterally in half
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 fresh jalepeno, seeds and membranes removed, diced small
- Juice of one lime
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 package of 6-inch flour tortillas
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chiffonade
- 1 cup black eyed peas, canned or frozen can be used, cooked until warm and tender
- 1 cup sliced scallions
- 2 tomatoes rough small chop
- 1/8 cup fine chiffonade cilantro for garnish
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
- In a large saute pan, heat sesame oil over high heat and add shrimp when it quivers.
- Toss for approximately 1 minute, then add garlic, jalapenos, lime juice and soy sauce.
- Cook just until shrimp are slightly firm, a total of 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove with slotted spoon and place in a bowl.
- Heat a medium saute pan over high heat and add tortillas.
- Do not add any oil.
- Cook for approximately 5 seconds on both sides.
- Repeat with the number of tortillas desired for guests.
- Lay out tortillas for assembly on a sheet tray.
- Begin with spinach to establish a layer between shrimp mixture as it is moist.
- Next apply black eyed peas, scallions, tomatoes, cilantro and top with cheese.
- Flash under broiler until cheese is melted.
- Remove from broiler, fold in half, cut into wedge pieces and arrange on plate.
- Top with chipotle sauce and scallions.
sesame oil, shrimp, garlic, fresh jalepeno, lime, soy sauce, flour tortillas, fresh spinach, black eyed peas, scallions, tomatoes, chiffonade cilantro, mozzarella
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mini-shrimp-and-black-eyed-pea-quesadillas-recipe.html (may not work)