Chilli Prawn Quesadillas
Recipe: #29164
March 06, 2018
"From Super Food Ideas August '17."
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
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- FOR TOMATO & CORIANDER SAUCE
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (264 g)
- Calories 334.5
- Total Fat - 13.8 g
- Saturated Fat - 4.6 g
- Cholesterol - 131.5 mg
- Sodium - 1080.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 32.8 g
- Dietary Fiber - 4.4 g
- Sugars - 4.7 g
- Protein - 22.3 g
- Calcium - 291.5 mg
- Iron - 1.1 mg
- Vitamin C - 7.1 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
TOMATO & CORIANDER SAUCE - Combine salsa, juice and Tabasco in a small saucepan, cook and stir over low heat for 2 minutes or until heated and then stir in the coriander and set aside.
Step 2
CHILLI PRAWN QUESADILLAS - Heat a frying pan over high heat.
Step 3
Combine prawns, juice and oil in a bowl and then add prawn mixture to the pan and cook and stir for 2 minutes or until prawns change colour and then transfer to a heatproof bowl.
Step 4
Add corn and capsicum to the pan and cook and stir for 3 minutes or until browned and transfer to the prawn mixture in bowl and then add the green onion and stir to combine.
Step 5
Spread each tortilla with sour cream and then spoon equal amounts of prawn mixture onto one half of each tortila and sprinkle with cheese and then fold in half to form a semiccircle.
Step 6
Heat a large fryping pan over high heat and spray tortillas with oil and cook tortillas, in batch, for 2 minutes each side or until golden brown.
Step 7
Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve with Tomato & Coriander sauce and coriander sprigs, if using.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- When selecting the shrimp, look for medium-sized prawns that are fresh and have been peeled and deveined.
- For the red capsicum, choose one that is firm and bright in colour.
- Instead of light olive oil, use avocado oil. Avocado oil has a higher smoke point than olive oil, meaning it can be heated to a higher temperature without burning.
- Instead of frozen corn kernels, use fresh corn kernels. Fresh corn kernels provide a sweeter and more vibrant flavor than frozen corn kernels.
Vegetable Quesadillas Replace the prawns with a combination of vegetables such as mushrooms, zucchini, and capsicum, and omit the lemon juice. Cook the vegetables in the olive oil for 4-5 minutes or until softened, then proceed with the recipe.
Mexican Rice. This classic Mexican side dish is the perfect accompaniment to the Chilli Prawn Quesadillas. The combination of white rice with a variety of spices such as chili powder, cumin, garlic and onion gives it an irresistible flavor that complements the quesadillas perfectly.
: Guacamole:
This creamy, flavorful dip is the perfect accompaniment to the Chilli Prawn Quesadillas and Mexican Rice. The combination of avocados, lime juice, tomatoes and onions gives it a delicious, zesty flavor that will balance out the spiciness of the quesadillas and the richness of the rice.
FAQ
Q: How do I cook the Chilli Prawn Quesadillas?
A: Heat a large fryping pan over high heat and spray tortillas with oil. Cook the tortillas, in batches, for 2 minutes each side or until golden brown. Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve.
Q: What ingredients are needed for Chilli Prawn Quesadillas?
A: You will need tortillas, cooked prawns, red onion, garlic, chilli, coriander, lime juice, olive oil, and cheese.
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Fun facts:
The origin of quesadillas is believed to have originated from the Aztec civilization, where they were filled with vegetables, mushrooms and cheese.
Chilli prawn quesadillas are a favourite of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, who often serves them as an appetizer in his restaurants.