Description
These King Crab Quesadillas are a delicious twist on the classic Mexican dish, filled with a savory mixture of king crab, cheeses, and flavorful seasonings. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces cooked king crab meat (chopped)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning or paprika
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil (for cooking)
- 4 medium flour tortillas
Optional Toppings:
- Avocado
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Jalapeños
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine king crab meat, cheeses, green onions, cilantro, seasoning, mayonnaise, and lime juice.
- Cook Filling: Heat a skillet, place a tortilla, spoon crab mixture on half of it, fold, and cook until golden brown.
- Serve: Slice quesadillas into wedges and enjoy warm with optional toppings.
Notes
- Enhance with diced roasted red peppers or cayenne for extra flavor.
- For a gluten-free option, use corn tortillas gently to prevent breakage.
- Leftover filling can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
