Recipe for Shrimp and Cilantro Quesadilla 
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Yield:
4
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
4 lrg shrimp shelled, deveined
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
3 tbl olive oil
3 x six-inch flour tortillas
1/4 cup grated Monterey Jack
1/4 cup white cheddar
3 tbl Cilantro Pesto (see recipe)
1 tsp ancho chile powder
Instructions:
Instructions: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.

Season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste. In a small skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and saute the shrimp 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Reserve for garnish.

Place 2 tortillas on an ungreased baking sheet, sprinkle half the cheeses and 1 1/2 tablespoons Cilantro Pesto on each, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stack the 2 layers and cover with the remaining tortilla. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil and sprinkle evenly with ancho chile powder. May be prepared 1 day ahead up to this point and refrigerated.

Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until the tortillas are slightly crisp and the cheese has melted.

Cut into quarters and serve hot, garnished with the shrimp, more pesto, and sour cream.

This recipe yields 4 first course servings.

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