Shrimp Quesadilla with Rub It — Crispy, Bold, Ready in 25 Minutes
Crispy, golden quesadillas packed with Rub It-seasoned shrimp, melted cheese, and bold flavor. A crowd-pleaser that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Watch: Shrimp Quesadilla with Rub It
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Albanese's Finest Rub It Seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- Sour cream, for serving
- Fresh salsa or pico de gallo, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1Toss shrimp with Rub It Seasoning until evenly coated.
- 2Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
- 3In the same skillet, sauté bell pepper and onion with a pinch of Rub It until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 4Lay a tortilla flat. Sprinkle half with cheese, then top with shrimp, peppers, onion, and jalapeño if using. Fold tortilla in half.
- 5Cook quesadilla in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
- 6Slice into wedges and serve with sour cream, salsa, cilantro, and lime.
Pro Tips
Bold Rub It Seasoning. Crispy. Ready in 25 Minutes.
Rub It was made for exactly this kind of recipe. The bold, savory seasoning coats the shrimp perfectly, and when those shrimp hit a hot skillet, the flavor locks in fast. Fold them into a tortilla with melted cheese and you've got a quesadilla that tastes like it came from a real kitchen — not a fast-food window.
Under 30 minutes. Crowd-pleaser every time.
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Albanese's Finest Rub It Seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- Sour cream, for serving
- Fresh salsa or pico de gallo, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Step 1 — Season the shrimp. Toss shrimp with Rub It Seasoning until evenly coated.
Step 2 — Cook the shrimp. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
Step 3 — Sauté the vegetables. In the same skillet, sauté bell pepper and onion with a pinch of Rub It until softened, about 3 minutes.
Step 4 — Build the quesadilla. Lay a tortilla flat. Sprinkle half with cheese, then top with shrimp, peppers, onion, and jalapeño if using. Fold tortilla in half.
Step 5 — Cook the quesadilla. Cook quesadilla in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
Step 6 — Slice and serve. Slice into wedges and serve with sour cream, salsa, cilantro, and lime.
Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cook fast — 1–2 minutes per side is all they need. Overcooked shrimp turn rubbery. Pull them off the heat as soon as they turn pink.
Medium heat for the quesadilla. High heat burns the tortilla before the cheese melts. Medium heat gives you a golden, crispy exterior and perfectly melted cheese inside.
Press lightly while cooking. A light press with a spatula while the quesadilla cooks helps the cheese melt evenly and keeps the tortilla flat.
About the Seasoning
Albanese's Finest Rub It is a bold, savory seasoning blend made for exactly this kind of cooking — big flavor, fast results. Use it on shrimp, chicken, potatoes, or anything that needs a serious upgrade.
Small-batch. Founder-made.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this Shrimp Quesadilla with Rub It ahead of time?
Yes — this dish reheats beautifully. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or pasta water to loosen the sauce.
What makes Albanese's Finest Original Marinara different?
Most jarred marinara sauces add sugar to mask the acidity of cheap tomatoes. Albanese's Finest uses no added sugar — which means the natural sweetness of premium vine-ripened tomatoes comes through clean. Small-batch, founder-made in Western New York.
Is Albanese's Finest sauce gluten-free?
The sauce itself contains no gluten ingredients. Always check the current label for the most up-to-date allergen information.
Where can I buy Albanese's Finest sauce?
Available online at albanesesfinest.com with shipping available. Check our shop for current availability and bundle options.
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