Crab Classic Quesadillas (Print Version)
Cheesy quesadillas with real crab, green onion, and lemon—simple, golden, and delicious fresh from the skillet.
# Ingredients:
→ Filling
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8 ounces cooked crab meat, flaked
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1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons diced green onion
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2 tablespoons diced bell pepper
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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Salt, to taste
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Ground black pepper, to taste
→ Tortilla and Cooking
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4 large flour tortillas
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Butter or oil for cooking
# Steps:
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In a mixing bowl, combine flaked crab meat, shredded cheese, mayonnaise, diced green onion, diced bell pepper, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly mixed.
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Lay one tortilla flat and spread the crab mixture evenly over half of the surface.
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Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil.
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Place the folded tortilla in the hot skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
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Remove from the skillet, let rest briefly, then slice into wedges and serve warm.
# Notes:
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For best results, press down gently on the tortilla with a spatula while cooking to ensure even browning and melting of cheese.