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Golden brown Creole Steak and Shrimp Quesadillas sliced into wedges with sour cream and salsa

Creole Steak & Shrimp Quesadillas

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 8 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream for serving
  • 1/2 cup salsa for serving

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, toss sliced steak and shrimp with Creole seasoning until evenly coated.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add steak slices to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes until browned; remove steak from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add shrimp to the same skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque; remove shrimp and set aside.
  5. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and sauté peppers and onions for 5-7 minutes until softened and slightly charred.
  6. Wipe the skillet clean and return to medium heat.
  7. Place one flour tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheese over one half.
  8. Layer a portion of steak, shrimp, and sautéed vegetables over the cheese and top with an additional 1/4 cup of cheese.
  9. Fold the tortilla in half and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the exterior is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.
  10. Repeat the process for the remaining tortillas.
  11. Slice each quesadilla into three wedges and serve immediately with cilantro, sour cream, and salsa.