Prawn Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Prawn Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 16 None prawns, peeled, deveined and chopped; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 cobs corn, kernels removed; 1 None small red bell pepper, finely diced; 2 None spring onions, finely chopped; 1/3 cup sour cream; 4 None flour tortillas; 2.5 oz Mexican cheese, grated; 1/2 cup salsa; 2-3 drops hot sauce; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped + extra sprigs, to serve

Servings: persons

16 None prawns, peeled, deveined and chopped
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cobs corn, kernels removed
1 None small red bell pepper, finely diced
2 None spring onions, finely chopped
1/3 cup sour cream
4 None flour tortillas
2.5 oz Mexican cheese, grated
1/2 cup salsa
2-3 drops hot sauce
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped + extra sprigs, to serve

1
In a bowl, combine prawns, 1 tbsp lime juice and olive oil. Heat a large frying pan over high heat, add prawns and marinade and cook for 1-2 mins. Remove from heat. Add corn and red pepper and cook for 3-4 mins. Return prawns to pan and add spring onion. Spread sour cream over tortillas and distribute prawn mixture over top. Sprinkle with cheese then fold in 1/2.
2
Meanwhile, for cilantro-lime salsa, combine salsa, remaining lime juice and hot sauce. Heat over low heat, stirring. Add chopped cilantro. Set aside.
3
Heat a large frying pan over high heat. Spray with oil then cook tortillas for 2 mins per side, until cheese melts and tortillas are crisp. Cut into wedges and serve with cilantro-lime salsa and fresh cilantro sprigs.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 None prawns, peeled, deveined and chopped, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 cobs corn, kernels removed, and more.

Yes, Prawn 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.

Prawn Quesadillas

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