White-Clam Quesadillas Recipe

Name: White-Clam Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces smoked bacon, finely diced; 4 garlic cloves, slivered; 1 large jalapeno, cored, seeded and slivered; 2 scallions, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 12 cherrystone clams, opened, drained and coarsely chopped; 4 large flour tortillas; 4 ounces young Asiago cheese, shaved with vegetable peeler; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

2 ounces smoked bacon, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, slivered
1 large jalapeno, cored, seeded and slivered
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 cherrystone clams, opened, drained and coarsely chopped
4 large flour tortillas
4 ounces young Asiago cheese, shaved with vegetable peeler
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1
Light a grill, preferably a charcoal one.
2
(Quesadillas can also be cooked on a stovetop griddle or under the broiler.)
3
While grill is heating, saute bacon on medium heat until lightly colored.
4
Add garlic, jalapeno and scallions and saute until garlic turns golden.
5
Transfer to a bowl and stir in cumin and clams.
6
Spread the clam mixture to within an inch of the edges of the tortillas, then scatter with cheese and cilantro.
7
Fold tortillas over and press down.
8
Brush both sides with olive oil.
9
When coals are moderately hot, place quesadillas on grill and press with a spatula.
10
Watch closely so they do not burn; you may have to move them around a bit, depending on the heat.
11
Grill 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until browned.
12
Transfer to a cutting board and cut each into 4 wedges.
13
Serve arranged on a platter.

776

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces smoked bacon, finely diced, 4 garlic cloves, slivered, 1 large jalapeno, cored, seeded and slivered, 2 scallions, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, White-Clam 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.

White-Clam Quesadillas

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