{"id":6974,"date":"2026-08-01T00:31:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T00:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=6974"},"modified":"2026-08-01T00:31:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T00:31:18","slug":"creole-steak-shrimp-quesadillas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/01\/creole-steak-shrimp-quesadillas\/","title":{"rendered":"Creole Steak &#038; Shrimp Quesadillas"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Creole Steak &amp; Shrimp Quesadillas<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Bold Louisiana flavors with juicy steak, tender shrimp, melty cheese, and crispy golden tortillas! Perfect for a quick dinner, game day, or whenever you&#8217;re craving something packed with flavor.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>\ud83d\uded2 Ingredients<\/h4>\n<p><strong>For the Steak &amp; Shrimp:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 lb ribeye steak, cut into bite-sized cubes<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into quarters<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon butter<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon Creole seasoning<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon smoked paprika<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon onion powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For the Quesadillas:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 large flour tortillas<\/li>\n<li>2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese<\/li>\n<li>1 cup shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup diced red bell pepper<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup diced green onions<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley<\/li>\n<li>Butter or cooking spray for the skillet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Optional Creole Dipping Sauce<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 cup sour cream<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons mayonnaise<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon Creole seasoning<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon hot sauce<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Instructions<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>In a bowl, season the steak with the Creole seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak for 2\u20133 minutes until nicely browned. Remove and set aside.<\/li>\n<li>In the same skillet, cook the shrimp for 1\u20132 minutes, just until pink and cooked through. Return the steak to the skillet and toss everything together. Remove from heat.<\/li>\n<li>Mix the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses together.<\/li>\n<li>Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the pan and sprinkle a layer of cheese over half of it.<\/li>\n<li>Add the steak, shrimp, diced bell pepper, green onions, parsley, and another layer of cheese.<\/li>\n<li>Fold the tortilla in half and cook for 2\u20133 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat with the remaining tortillas.<\/li>\n<li>For the dipping sauce, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, Creole seasoning, hot sauce, and lemon juice until smooth.<\/li>\n<li>Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve immediately with the Creole dipping sauce, salsa, guacamole, or extra sour cream.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Swap ribeye for sirloin or flank steak if preferred.<\/li>\n<li>Pepper Jack cheese adds an extra spicy kick.<\/li>\n<li>Serve with rice, Cajun fries, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Prep Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Cook Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Total Time:<\/strong> 30 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Servings:<\/strong> 4<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creole Steak &amp; Shrimp Quesadillas Bold Louisiana flavors with juicy steak, tender shrimp, melty cheese, and crispy golden tortillas! 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