Crab Quesadillas Recipe
Looking for a tasty meal that everyone will love? Crab Quesadillas Recipe is a perfect choice! They are crunchy, cheesy, and full of crab flavor. You can make them quickly for lunch or dinner. This dish is also great for parties or game days.
Ingredients
- Sargento® Sliced Reduced Fat Pepper Jack Cheese = 4 slices
- Low fat flour tortillas 6 to 7 inches = 2
- Lump crabmeat drained = 1 (6 oz.) can
- Diced ripe avocado = 1/3 cup
- Diced ripe tomato = 1/3 cup
- Chopped cilantro or thinly sliced green onions = 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Place two slices of cheese on each tortilla.
- In a bowl, combine crabmeat, avocado, tomato, and cilantro.
- Mix the ingredients lightly until combined.
- Spoon the mixture onto each tortilla.
- Fold the tortillas in half to enclose the filling.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Lightly coat the skillet with cooking spray.
- Add the quesadillas to the skillet.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Look for a golden brown color and melted cheese.
Notes
Here are some simple tips to make great crab quesadillas:
- Use fresh crab meat: Fresh crab tastes the best. If you can, use it.
- Don’t overfill: Use just enough filling. Too much can make it messy.
- Choose the right cheese: Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack work well.
- Heat the pan: Make sure your pan is hot before cooking. This helps the quesadilla crisp up nicely.
- Cut into wedges: Cut the quesadilla into triangles for easy serving.