Casa Fiesta Chipotle Shrimp Quesadillas

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Ingredients

• 1 8 oz can  Casa Fiesta Sliced Jalapenos'
• 2 cups  Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1/2 cup  Sour Cream
• 1   Butter flavored spray, as needed for tortillas
• 1 7 oz can  Casa Fiesta Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
• 1 cup  Water
• 1/2 bunch  Cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup  Cumin
• 1 lb  61 - 70 count Peeled White Shrimp
• 1 stick  Butter, for Saute'ing
• 1 med  White Onion, Sliced
• 1 med  Green Bell Pepper, Sliced
• 1 med  Red Bell Pepper, Sliced
• 1 med  Yellow Bell Pepper, Sliced
• 1 pkg  8 inch Flour Tortillas

Directions

1. In a blender, add the chipotle peppers and adobo sauce and blend for 10 seconds.
2. Add the water, cilantro, and cumin. Blend an additional 30 seconds
3. Place shrimp in 1 gallon storage bag and pour the chipotle mixture over the shrimp.
4. Let marinade 2 - 3 hours.
5. When ready to assemble the quesadillas, preheat two 12 inch saute pans over medium heat.
6. In one, add the 1/2 stick of butter and when melted add the sliced onion and bell peppers.
7. Cook until soft and onions become translucent.
8. Remove from the pan and set aside.
9. Remove the shrimp form the bag and cook until done, about 3 - 5 minutes.
10. To assemble, place one flour tortilla on a cutting board.
11. Add shrimp onions, bell peppers, sliced jalapenos, and shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla.
12. Fold the remaining half over to make a half moon.
13. Spray with buttered flavored spray on both sides and place in the preheated saute pan.
14. Let brown on one side for 2 - 3 minutes over medium-low heat or until cheese melts and flip carefully with a spatula for an additional 2-3 minutes until browned.
15. Remove from pan and slice into wedges, taking precautions because the contents will be hot.
16. Serve with sour cream for dipping on the side.