Prawn And Chorizo Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Prawn And Chorizo Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound tomatoes finely diced; 2 red chilies cut into rings; 8 scallions sliced; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 3 tablespoons sunflower oil plus extra for brushing; 1 avocado ripe, peeled, stoned and roughly chopped; 1 clove garlic peeled and crushed; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander little reserved for garnish, remainder finely chopped; 1/2 pound prawns heads removed and de-veined; 1/2 pound chorizo sliced; 8 ounces cheddar grated; 8 tortillas

Servings: persons

1 pound tomatoes finely diced
2 red chilies cut into rings
8 scallions sliced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons vinegar
3 tablespoons sunflower oil plus extra for brushing
1 avocado ripe, peeled, stoned and roughly chopped
1 clove garlic peeled and crushed
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh coriander little reserved for garnish, remainder finely chopped
1/2 pound prawns heads removed and de-veined
1/2 pound chorizo sliced
8 ounces cheddar grated
8 tortillas

1
In a bowl, mix the tomatoes, chilies, white parts of the scallions, paprika, vinegar and 2 tbsp oil. Season with salt and black pepper.
2
In a blender, puree the avocado, garlic, lime juice and coriander. Season with salt.
3
Heat the rest of the oil in a frying pan and cook the prawns for 4 mins, turning. Season with salt and black pepper. Remove from the pan and mix with the chorizo, cheese and green parts of the scallions. Spread over 4 tortillas. Top with the remaining 4 tortillas and press down. Brush with oil on both sides.
4
Heat a frying pan and heat the quesadillas for 2 mins on each side. Remove from the pan and cut into wedges. Garnish with coriander and serve with the salsa and guacamole.

321

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound tomatoes finely diced, 2 red chilies cut into rings, 8 scallions sliced, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Prawn And Chorizo 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.

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Prawn And Chorizo Quesadillas

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Variations & substitutions

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