Crawfish Quesadillas

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 1
Spicy crawfish quesadillas for a flavorful dinner
in Seafood

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 red bell pepper , diced
4 green onions , sliced thin
1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 ounces cooked and peeled whole crawfish tails
6 flour tortillas
8 ounces crumbled queso fresco cheese
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
325
Sugar
4g
Fat
20g
Crawfish quesadillas are a fusion of Cajun and Mexican cuisine. These spicy quesadillas are bursting with flavor and are the perfect way to elevate a dinner party or add some excitement to a weeknight meal. Crawfish are a sustainable seafood option and are a great source of protein. Due to their unique flavor and texture, they pair perfectly with the smooth queso fresco cheese and flour tortillas. The addition of red peppers and green onions not only adds a pop of color but also supports a healthy immune system.

Instructions

1.Heat the butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2.Add the diced red bell pepper and green onions to the skillet.
3.Cook the vegetables until they are tender.
4.Add the fajita seasoning and cayenne pepper to the skillet.
5.Stir in the cooked and peeled whole crawfish tails.
6.Place a flour tortilla in the skillet.
7.Sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco cheese.
8.Spoon the crawfish mixture over the cheese.
9.Sprinkle with additional cheese.
10.Top with another tortilla.
11.Cook until the tortilla is crispy.
12.Flip and cook until the second tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted.
13.Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining ingredients.

PROS

These quesadillas are packed full of flavor and heat.

They are a great way to spice up a weeknight dinner and impress your guests.

Crawfish are a low-fat source of protein, making this dish a healthy choice.

CONS

Depending on your location, crawfish may not be easily accessible.

These quesadillas can be difficult to flip without losing the filling.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Crawfish are a low-fat source of protein, making this dish a healthy choice.
Peppers are high in vitamin C, which supports a healthy immune system.
Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids which can help reduce the risk of heart disease.

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