Description
These King Crab Quesadillas are a delicious fusion of flavors, combining tender king crab meat with gooey cheeses and aromatic spices, all sandwiched between crispy flour tortillas. Perfect for a quick appetizer or a satisfying main course.
Ingredients
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For the Quesadillas:
- 8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 small jalapeño (seeded and minced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 12 oz cooked king crab meat (picked over for shells)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving:
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, heat the butter and olive oil. Sauté red onion and jalapeño until softened. Add garlic, smoked paprika, and cumin; cook briefly.
- Add Crab: Stir in the king crab meat and warm through. Remove from heat and mix in cilantro.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Lay out tortillas. Spread crab mixture and cheeses evenly over half, then top with remaining tortillas.
- Cook Quesadillas: Cook each quesadilla in a skillet until golden and cheese melts, then slice and serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Notes
- Enhance with lime juice or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Broil for a crispy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
