Description
Indulge in these King Crab Quesadillas for a delightful seafood twist on a classic Mexican dish. These cheesy and flavorful quesadillas are perfect as a quick and easy appetizer or a light seafood dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked king crab meat (shredded and shells removed)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or chili powder)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Additional Items
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for cooking)
- sour cream, salsa, and lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crab Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the crab meat, cheeses, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, seasonings, and garlic powder. Mix gently until evenly combined.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Heat a skillet over medium heat, coat with butter or oil. Place a tortilla, spread crab mixture on one half, fold over into a half-moon. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Serve: Slice into wedges and serve warm with sour cream, salsa, and lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne.
- Consider using corn tortillas for a gluten-free option.
- Perfect for appetizers or a light seafood dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
