Family Meal Kit
One-Pan Shrimp Fajita Quesadilla
with corn and crema
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesPescatarianOver 30g protein

Chef
Laura Alpern
Who's excited for piles of dishes that stretch from floor to ceiling? Anybody...anybody....Bueller...? Hey, no problem! These one pot (or pan), four-serving meals are made with you in mind. We designed them for family taste buds (even picky eaters), so it's all the fresh ingredients and delicious flavors you expect from Home Chef, but simplified to require just one pot or pan. No more hours amongst the suds; one pot, one pan, one happy family!
In Your Box (serves 4)
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- 2 Green Bell Peppers
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- 5 oz. Corn Kernels
- 1 Onion
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- 4 tsp. Taco Seasoning
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories590
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Carbohydrates49g
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Net Carbs44g
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Fat30g
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Protein33g
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Sodium1860mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell peppers into 1/4" dice. Alternatively, reserve half the raw bell peppers for snacking/serving on the side.
Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" dice.Pat shrimp dry and season all over with half the taco seasoning (reserve remaining for vegetables). -
2 Start the Filling
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add onions, bell peppers, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender and lightly browned, 5-7 minutes.If pan is too dry, add water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, as necessary. Stir in corn and remaining taco seasoning until combined and heated through, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner. Transfer to a mixing bowl and set aside. Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
3 Finish the Filling
Return pan used to cook vegetables to medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add shrimp to hot pan and cook until pink and shrimp reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-3 minutes per side.Remove from burner. Transfer shrimp to a clean cutting board and let cool, 3 minutes.Once cool enough to handle, coarsely chop. Add chopped shrimp to bowl with vegetables and stir to combine. Set aside. Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
4 Assemble the Quesadillas
Place tortillas on a clean work surface.
Evenly spread chipotle crema on half of each tortilla. Evenly top crema with cheese, then filling. Fold tortilla in half over filling, pressing gently to adhere. Make dinnertime fun! With supervision, have your kid(s) help assemble the quesadillas. -
5 Cook Quesadillas and Finish Dish
Return pan used to cook filling to medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Working in batches if necessary, add quesadillas to hot pan. There should be no overlap. Cook until golden-brown, 2-4 minutes per side.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, cutting quesadilla into smaller triangles, if desired, and topping with sour cream. Bon appétit!
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