Looking for a delicious dish to serve at your next gathering or as a cozy date-night dinner? This Queso Fundido With Shrimp recipe is sure to impress with its melty cheese, succulent shrimp, and flavorful seasonings. Perfect for dipping with tortilla chips or spooning onto warm tortillas, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for more.
**Queso Fundido With Shrimp**
**Ingredients:**
– 8 oz medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1 tbsp olive oil
– 1/2 cup diced onion
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/2 tsp ground cumin
– 1/2 tsp chili powder
– 1/4 tsp paprika
– 8 oz shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
– 4 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Sliced jalapeños, for garnish (optional)
– Tortilla chips, for serving
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder, and paprika, and cook for another 30 seconds to allow the spices to bloom.
5. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the cooked shrimp to a cutting board. Roughly chop the shrimp into bite-sized pieces.
7. In a medium oven-safe skillet or baking dish, layer half of the shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese.
8. Top the cheese with the cooked shrimp and the sautéed onion mixture.
9. Sprinkle the remaining shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese and Monterey Jack cheese over the top of the shrimp mixture.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle chopped cilantro over the hot queso fundido.
12. If desired, garnish with sliced jalapeños for an extra kick of heat.
13. Serve the Queso Fundido With Shrimp hot with tortilla chips for dipping or warm tortillas for spooning.
No need to worry about complicated recipes to impress your guests or loved ones! This Queso Fundido With Shrimp is a simple yet flavorful dish that brings the perfect blend of cheesy goodness and seafood delight to your table. Enjoy the gooey, melty cheese combined with tender shrimp and aromatic spices for a mouthwatering experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
