Crab Quesadillas Recipe

Craving a delicious and easy meal the whole family will love? These Crab Quesadillas are the perfect solution! Quick to make (ready in under 15 minutes!), these cheesy, flavorful quesadillas are packed with succulent crab meat, zesty lime, and fresh cilantro. Easily adaptable with shrimp, they're a fantastic weeknight dinner, satisfying lunch, or impressive appetizer. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 64.8 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 4.5 (10 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Crab Quesadillas

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How to Make Crab Quesadillas

  1. Shred 1 cup of crab meat.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded crab meat, 2 tablespoons of sour cream, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions. Mix well.
  3. Season the crab mixture generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Place one 6-inch flour tortilla on the hot griddle.
  6. Spread 1/8 of the crab mixture evenly over one half of the tortilla.
  7. Top with 1 ounce of shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or cheddar recommended) and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
  8. Fold the tortilla in half, pressing gently to seal.
  9. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Repeat steps 5-9 with the remaining tortillas. Keep cooked quesadillas warm on a baking sheet in a 200°F (93°C) oven while you finish the rest.
  11. Serve immediately, topped with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole and a lime wedge, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

9g

Carbs

0g