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This spicy shrimp quesadilla is a modification of a recipe that was made by a cook at a bar I used to work at here in Vegas. Wes, the cook came up with a "spicy shrimp quesadilla" just using sriracha hot sauce and shrimp and cheese and the customers loved them! We sold tons of these on my graveyard shifts all week long. This is my version of that spicy shrimp quesadilla! In my version I spice it up with sriracha and other Asian flavors and then I make an Asian Pesto Sauce which I personally guarantee will go good on anything you put it on! As I state in the video the star of the show isn't the quesadilla it's the Asian Pesto Sauce! You can find the recipe for this dish on my blog at: http://www.richardblainesezcooking.com/quesadilla-my-spicy-shrimp-quesadilla-... I hope you check it out today!

Cooking Procedure

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n Ingredients for Spicy Shrimp Quesadilla:n A stove top cast iron griller,  or a really large cast iron pan, or pizza stone.n A package of large flour tortillas. If you are gluten free then you can find gluten free flour tortillas.n One tortilla for the Quesadilla and half of another tortilla for the second layer of this Quesadilla recipe.n As much Sambal Olek (garlic chili sauce) you would like to spread on the tortilla. I used about 5 Tbsp.n A package of any kind of cheese you like. I used Colby Jack but you can use any kind really.n A package of cooked shrimp any size you like will do. You will use 10-20 of these cut in half lengthwise.n 1/2 Cup Thai Basil either sweet basil, holy basil, hoary basil any variety will work just fine.n 1/4 to 1/2 Finely sliced onion. Sliced as thinly as possible.n 1/2 to 1 Tbsp finely chopped lemongrass. Chopped as finely as possible.nn Ingredients for Asian Pesto Sauce:n 1 Cup of olive oil.n 2 to 4 (depends on how hot you like) Thai Bird Chilies finely chopped seeds and all.n 4 cloves garlic.n 1 Tbsp finely minced ginger.n 1/2 Tbsp sugar. (brown or white)n 2 to 3 Tbsp of sesame tahini.n 1/2 Cup Thai basil. Any kind will do.n 1/2 Cup of mint.n 1/2 Cup cilantro.(optional)n 2 to 3 Tbsp of scallion white bulbs sliced fine.n Zest of one lime.n Salt and Pepper to taste.n Makes about 1 1/2 cups of Pesto Sauce. If you want more then multiply this base recipe by any number you want!nn  nn Method for making Asian Pesto Sauce:n Make the Asian Pesto Sauce first so that the flavors of the sauce get to marry before being put on the Quesadilla!nn 1. Pour olive oil into a food processor or blender. I am using a Cuisinart Elite processor and I love it!n 2. Now add your chilies, garlic, ginger, sugar, Tahini, sliced scallions, lime zest and blend it up in your processor or blender until it’s smooth. This is your emulsion.nn 3. Now add your basil, mint and optional cilantro and your salt and pepper to taste and blend it together with your emulsion. This is your Asian Pesto Sauce. I make this about an hour or more in advance of making my Quesadilla to allow the flavors to marry and blend together. Put Asian Pesto in a non-metallic bowl and put aside.nn Method for Spicy Shrimp Quesadilla Recipe:n 1. Lay out your tortilla on a cutting board or pizza peel. I used a pizza peel.n 2. Spread your chili sauce over the tortilla.n 3. Cover one half of the tortilla with your cheese of choice.n 4. Now cover the cheese with your shrimp. I cut the shrimp in half lengthwise to allow it to cook faster.n 5. Sprinkle some more cheese over the shrimp on your Quesadilla.n 6. Half of a second tortilla placed on top of the shrimp and cheese.n 7. Sprinkle cheese on top of the second layer.n 8. Place about 1/2 to 1 cup of basil leaves on top of the cheese.n 9. Now put your finely sliced onions on top of the basil leaves. You want your onions sliced as thinly as possible.n 10. Sprinkle with 1/2 to 1 Tbsp of finely chopped lemongrass.n 11. Fold the other half of the Quesadilla over the half with the basil and onions and press it down.nn  nn Before you grill this Quesadilla make a salad out of any kind of lettuce or salad mix that you have on hand. Use some of the Asian Pesto Sauce as the salad dressing and mix the greens and the pesto by hand and then plate the salad. Now it is time to grill your Quesadilla.nn I am using a Lodge cast iron griller for indoors use. You can use whatever you have. If you have a pizza stone that will work well and if you have an Air bake pizza stone that will work to. Place your Quesadilla down on the flat top that you have either coated with some oil or non-stick spray and let it cook for 1 to 3 minutes depending on your stove and grill medium. Then turn the Quesadilla over to the other side and cook as the first side.nn When the Quesadilla is done cooking cut it up and plate 2 or more pieces with your salad and drizzle some of your Asian Pesto Sauce on you Quesadilla slices and you are ready to eat! Enjoy!n

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