Description
A delicious and savory combination of seafood and cheese, perfect for a tasty twist on traditional quesadillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 cup lump crab meat (cooked, shell-free)
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil (for cooking)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, jalapeños
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chopped shrimp, crab meat, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, Old Bay, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- Place one tortilla in the pan. Sprinkle with a mix of Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.
- Add a layer of the seafood mixture, then top with more cheese and another tortilla.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Cut into wedges and serve hot with your favorite nacho toppings.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste.
- Make sure the shrimp is thoroughly cooked before adding it to the mixture.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg