Trout Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Trout Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups onions; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 cups tomatoes, fresh; 1 cup green pepper, diced; 1 cup jalapeno pepper, thin sliced; 2 cups tomato juice; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; cayenne, to taste; 12 trout fillets, see note; 12 flour tortillas; 3 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded; 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 1/2 cups sour cream; 2 lbs avocados, peeled and sliced; cilantro, garnish

Servings: persons

3 cups onions
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups tomatoes, fresh
1 cup green pepper, diced
1 cup jalapeno pepper, thin sliced
2 cups tomato juice
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
cayenne, to taste
12 trout fillets, see note
12 flour tortillas
3 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 lbs avocados, peeled and sliced
cilantro, garnish

1
NOTE: each trout fillet should be 4 ounces in size. Tomatoes should be peeled, seeded and diced. Jalapeno should be seeded for milder taste, be sure to use gloves and keep your hands away from your eyes if doing so.
2
Saute onion in oil until transparent then stir in the tomatoes and peppers, cook until softened. Add the juice, cilantro, salt, pepper and cayenne and simmer 30 minutes (See next step); set aside.
3
While salsa simmers, cook trout fillets in it for five minutes or until trout is opaque. Remove trout, remove skin and flake. Set aside until you are ready to assemble quesadilla.
4
When ready to make: Brown tortilla on both sides sprinkling with 1/4 cup of each cheese, then top with salsa and 1 flaked fillet. Fold in half, cut into fourths and place on serving plate. Garnish with sour cream, 1/3 sliced avocado and cilantro.

2161

kcal

Calories

Fat

273

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 cups onions, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 cups tomatoes, fresh, 1 cup green pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Trout 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.

Trout Quesadillas

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