Description

Bold and cheesy quesadillas stuffed with juicy steak, tender shrimp, peppers, and a zesty Creole sauce. A fusion recipe that packs serious flavor!

Ingredients

Quesadilla Base:

2 ribeye steaks, cubed into ¼-inch pieces

1.5 lbs shrimp, peeled, deveined, and quartered

1 poblano pepper, chopped

2 red bell peppers, chopped

1 yellow bell pepper, chopped

1 yellow onion, sliced

1–2 tbsp avocado oil

14-inch tortillas

Shredded Mexican cheese blend

Creole Rub:

2 tbsp garlic powder

2 tbsp onion powder

1 tbsp smoked paprika

2 tbsp Tony’s Creole seasoning

Creole Sauce:

1 cup mayonnaise

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

½ lemon, juiced

2 tsp smoked paprika

2 tsp garlic powder

1 tbsp Tony’s Creole seasoning

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Instructions

Make the rub & sauce: Combine Creole rub ingredients in one bowl. Mix Creole sauce ingredients in another bowl. Set aside.

Season proteins: Cut ribeye into ¼-inch cubes, coat with avocado oil and Creole rub. Quarter shrimp, season with rub. Refrigerate both to marinate.

Prep veggies: Chop peppers and slice onion.

Cook vegetables: Heat a griddle/skillet with avocado oil over medium heat. Add vegetables, season lightly with rub, and sauté 6–8 minutes until soft. Set aside.

Cook steak: Using the same skillet, cook steak for 6–8 minutes, stirring frequently until browned. Keep warm.

Cook shrimp: Add shrimp to skillet, cook 4–5 minutes until pink and opaque. Combine with steak and vegetables.

Mix filling: Toss steak, shrimp, and vegetables together for a few minutes on the griddle to meld flavors.

Assemble quesadilla: Place tortilla on griddle, toast 1 minute. Flip, sprinkle with cheese, add filling, drizzle Creole sauce, and fold in half.

Toast quesadilla: Cook 2 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas.

Serve: Slice into wedges and serve hot with extra Creole sauce for dipping.

Notes

Use fresh tortillas for best texture.

High-quality steak and shrimp make a big flavor difference.

Keep heat medium to prevent burning while ensuring cheese melts.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Griddle / Skillet
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Creole Fusion