London - Arabstoday
Ingredients 5 ears fresh corn 6 scallions (white and light green parts), thinly sliced 1 teaspoon fresh thyme kosher salt and pepper 1 tablespoon ancho or some other chili powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack 2 large flour tortillas Directions Cut the corn kernels from the cobs. Combine them in a bowl with the scallions, thyme, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the chili powder, cayenne, oil, and ½ teaspoon salt. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Heat grill or grill pan to medium and cook the shrimp, turning once, until cooked through, about 4 minutes. Meanwhile, sprinkle the cheese over half of each tortilla. Fold them over and grill, turning once, until the cheese melts and the tortillas are crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer the quesadillas to a cutting board and cut into wedges. Divide the shrimp and corn among plates and serve with the quesadillas.