A mid-priced seafood that 5% lighter than the average seafood meal and ranks in the 45th percentile for protein.
Value4/5
Protein3/5
Lightness2/5
Ease5/5
👍 Best for
✓ Hitting protein goals✓ Busy weeknights✓ Beginner cooks✓ Seafood lovers
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✕ You're doing keto / low-carb✕ You want high fiber✕ You're watching sodium
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Nutrition per serving
Protein22% · 38g
Carbs31% · 54g
Fat47% · 36g
1g
Fiber
1870mg
Sodium
5.3g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
📊 How this meal stacks up
Benchmarked against every meal in our database
Protein rank
45th pctl
More protein than 45% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
5.3g /100cal
Leaner than 66% of meals
vs Seafood average
5% lighter
This720
Avg759
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✕ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
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Allergens & dietary
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Dietary✓ High Protein✓ Quick✓ Easy Prep✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Flour Tortillas
BBQ Sauce
Fry Seasoning
Shrimp
Smoky Red Pepper Crema
Mozzarella Cheese
Cilantro
Shallot
Cooking Oil
Butter
Salt
Black Pepper
How to make it
1
Wash and dry produce.Halve, peel, and finely dice shallot. Roughly chop cilantro.
2
Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid.Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; season with Fry Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes.Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.
3
Place tortillas on a clean work surface. Sprinkle half of each tortilla with one-quarter of the mozzarella. Top with chicken, shallot, BBQ sauce, and half the cilantro. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Fold tortillas in half to create quesadillas.Heat ½ TBSP butter and a drizzle of oil in pan used for chicken over medium heat. Add quesadillas and cook until golden brown on one side, 1-2 minutes.Add another ½ TBSP butter and flip; cook until golden brown and cheese melts, 1-2 minutes more. TIP: Depending on the size of your pan, you may need to work in batches, adding more oil and butter for each batch.Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
4
Cut quesadillas into wedges.Divide quesadillas between plates. Drizzle with red pepper crema and garnish with remaining cilantro. Serve.
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Wash and dry produce.Halve, peel, and finely dice shallot. Roughly chop cilantro.
2
Step 2
Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid.Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; season with Fry Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes.Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.
3
Step 3
Place tortillas on a clean work surface. Sprinkle half of each tortilla with one-quarter of the mozzarella. Top with chicken, shallot, BBQ sauce, and half the cilantro. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Fold tortillas in half to create quesadillas.Heat ½ TBSP butter and a drizzle of oil in pan used for chicken over medium heat. Add quesadillas and cook until golden brown on one side, 1-2 minutes.Add another ½ TBSP butter and flip; cook until golden brown and cheese melts, 1-2 minutes more. TIP: Depending on the size of your pan, you may need to work in batches, adding more oil and butter for each batch.Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
4
Step 4
Cut quesadillas into wedges.Divide quesadillas between plates. Drizzle with red pepper crema and garnish with remaining cilantro. Serve.
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