Christmas Crab Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Christmas Crab Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb. butter; margarine, divided; 1 shallot; 2 to 3 green onions, finely minced; 1/2 lb. lump crab meat, picked over to remove shells; 2 tbsp. sour cream; 1 tsp. chopped fresh dill; Salt, to taste; Hot pepper flakes, to taste; 6 flour tortillas, at room temperature; 3/4 cup grated monterey jack cheese; 1 tsp. chopped fresh chives; 1/2 cup each of finely chopped red and green bell peppers; Salsa; Guacamole; Sour cream; 3 per plate

Servings: persons

1/4 lb. butter
margarine, divided
1 shallot
2 to 3 green onions, finely minced
1/2 lb. lump crab meat, picked over to remove shells
2 tbsp. sour cream
1 tsp. chopped fresh dill
Salt, to taste
Hot pepper flakes, to taste
6 flour tortillas, at room temperature
3/4 cup grated monterey jack cheese
1 tsp. chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup each of finely chopped red and green bell peppers
Salsa
Guacamole
Sour cream
3 per plate

1
Preheat the oven to 375F.
2
Reserve 2 tbsp.
3
of the butter.
4
Place the remaining butter in a saucepan and melt over low heat.
5
Add the shallots and chives.
6
Saute until translucent.
7
Remove from the heat and add the crab, sour cream, dill, salt and hot pepper flakes.
8
Mix well.
9
Spread the crab mixture on one half of each tortilla.
10
Top with a sprinkling of the grated chese.
11
Fold the tortillas in half and place them on a baking sheet.
12
Brush the tops of the tortillas with the reserved butter.
13
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 5 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
14
Let rest for 5 minutes before cutting into quarters.
15
Place 3 small radicchio leaves on each plate.
16
Fill one with sour cream, one with guacamole, and one with salsa.
17
Place three triangles of quesadilla on each plate.
18
Sprinkle with a confetti of chopped green and red bell peppers.

878

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb. butter, margarine, divided, 1 shallot, 2 to 3 green onions, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Christmas Crab Quesadillas falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Christmas Crab Quesadillas

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