Zucchini Blossom Corn Shrimp Quesadillas
WHAT YOU NEED
- 8 6-inch flour tortillas
- 16 zucchini blossoms, stamens removed and torn
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 2 cups Cacique Panela cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ cup white onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp chipotle powder
- Salt and freshly ground pepper for seasoning
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves for serving
- Serrano chile peppers for serving
- Lime wedges for serving
- ¼ cup Cacique Queso Fresco for serving
- Cacique Cilantro Lime sour cream for serving
HOW TO MAKE IT
- In a small skillet, over medium high heat, add olive oil, onion, and garlic, and saute until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
- Place a large cast iron pan over medium high heat. Place a tortilla in the pan. Sprinkle each tortilla with ½ cup of shredded Panela cheese, top with ¼ cup of corn kernels, 4 zucchini blossoms, and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Place another tortilla over the top and press down firmly to make a sandwich. Cook the tortillas for 3 minutes then flip them over and cook for another 2 minutes until the cheese has melted and quesadillas are golden and charred. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Move the cooked quesadillas to a cutting board and cut them into quarters. When ready to serve, place the quesadillas on a large plate, sprinkle with queso fresco and serve with cilantro, Serrano chile peppers, and sour cream.
