Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Pat steak and shrimp dry. Toss steak slices with 1 tbsp olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let marinate 10–15 minutes while you prep veggies.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté sliced onion and bell pepper for 4–5 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more. Remove veggies to a plate.
Cooking
- In the same hot skillet, cook steak slices for 2–3 minutes per side (depending on thickness) for medium-rare to medium. Remove and let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinner if needed.
- Quickly cook shrimp in the skillet for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until pink and opaque. Squeeze lime over shrimp and season with a little salt. Remove shrimp. (Do not overcook — shrimp cook very fast.)
- Combine steak, shrimp, and sautéed veggies in a bowl. Stir in chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning. Taste and add more lime, salt, or spice if needed.
Assembly
- Wipe skillet clean and lower heat to medium. Place one tortilla in skillet. Sprinkle a thin layer of cheese over half the tortilla, add a generous portion of the steak & shrimp mixture, then top with more cheese. Fold the tortilla over to close.
- Cook quesadilla 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Let each quesadilla rest 1–2 minutes after cooking, then slice into wedges. Serve warm with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
Notes
For healthy swaps, use low-carb tortillas or large grilled romaine leaves as wraps. For gluten-free, swap for certified gluten-free tortillas.