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Quick & Easy Cheesy Crab & Avocado Quesadillas

Here's how you make Quick & Easy Cheesy Crab & Avocado Quesadillas
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  • Servings: 5-10
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 8m
  • The following recipe serves 5-10 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 12 flour (468 grams) tortillas (8-inch, *See Note Below)
  • 8 ounces imitation crab meat (broken up and room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup salsa verde
  • 2 avocados, cut in thin slices or wedges
  • 2 limes, whole (cut in wedges, only 2 wedges will be used here, the rest as a garnish)
  • 4 scallions, diced (white and green parts)
  • 8 ounces pepper Jack cheese (grated, about 2 cups)
  • Hot sauce to taste (optional)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Olive oil (or a non-stick spray)
  • FOR GARNISH and SERVING
  • 1 cup salsa verde
  • Extra lime wedges from above
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Mexican crema (optional)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Avocados ... After slicing the avocados, squeeze 2 lime wedges over the avocado, to prevent them from browning.

  • Step 2: Filling ... Add the salsa verde, scallions, and a dash of hot sauce (optional and to taste) to a bowl; and, mix to combine. Then, add the crab; and, gently toss.

  • Step 3: *See Note - Tortillas ... I like to fold each tortilla in half creating a half moon, rather than using 2 tortillas per quesadilla. That is just my preference; I just think it is easier to cook. Next, I always heat them up before using, to make them more pliable. Just a few seconds in the microwave on medium heat; wrapped up in a damp paper towel, does the trick. If you don't heat them up; they can break when you fold them.

  • Step 4: Quesadilla ... To each tortilla - add a bit cheese about 1 1/2 tablespoons to 1/2 side of the quesadilla (remember, you are folding it in half); and, top with the crab mixture, a couple of slices (2-3, depending on the size) avocado, cilantro, another tablespoon of cheese - and, fold in half. The fillings should make approximately 10-12 tortillas. They don't have to be exact; so don't worry.

  • Step 5: Grill ... Now, I prefer a grill pan, saute pan; or outside grill - medium heat. You can also do these on a sheet pan, in a 400 degree oven too. Spray one side with a non-stick spray, or olive oil; then, place oil side down. Spray the top of the tortilla; and, grill until golden brown on each side. If the heat is too hot; they will get too brown before the cheese melts; so, keep and eye on them - medium heat. They take about 3-4 minutes per side.

  • Step 6: Finish ... Let them cool on a cutting board for a minute before cutting. Cut each tortilla into 3 wedges; then, transfer to a serving platter.

  • Step 7: Serve and ENJOY! ... Add a bowl of salsa verde in the center; along with, Mexican crema, lime wedges - and, garnish with cilantro. Dig in! Note: You can customize these to how you like them. MORE or LESS cheese, avocado, cilantro, etc. You may want to add olives or tomatoes too.


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