Description
This Shrimp Con Queso Skillet recipe is a flavorful and creamy dish that combines tender shrimp with a rich cheese sauce and sautéed vegetables. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Vegetables:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 cups mixed bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
For the Shrimp:
- 450 grams (1 pound) shrimp, thawed, deveined, and shelled
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
For the Queso:
- 60 millilitres (1/4 cup) heavy cream, plus more for thinning if desired
- 57 grams (2 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 180 grams (1.5 cups) pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 60 grams (1/2 cup) white American cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables – Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers, red onion, and mushrooms. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Cook the Shrimp – Add shrimp and taco seasoning to the pan, tossing to coat evenly. Sear shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes until fully cooked, then remove shrimp and vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Queso – Reduce skillet heat to low. Add cream cheese and heavy cream, stirring constantly until a smooth sauce forms with minimal lumps.
- Incorporate the Cheese – Gradually add shredded pepper jack and white American cheese in small increments, stirring continuously until all cheese is melted and sauce is homogeneous. For a thinner consistency, stir in additional heavy cream as needed.
- Combine and Serve – Return the cooked shrimp and vegetables to the skillet, stirring to thoroughly coat all pieces in the queso. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté, Simmer
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 274mg
Keywords: Shrimp, Queso, Skillet, Mexican, Cheese, Dinner, Easy
