Best 7 Crab Quesadillas Recipes

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Crab quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. With their crispy tortillas, succulent crab meat, and melted cheese, they are sure to be a hit with the whole family. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the perfect crab quesadillas, including tips for selecting the freshest crab meat and choosing the right cheese. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, you will find this article helpful in creating a delicious and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB AND TOMATO QUESADILLAS



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Categories     Cheese     Tomato     Appetizer     Crab     Summer     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups (packed) grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 6 ounces)
2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
8 ounces crabmeat, drained
1 cup chopped seeded plum tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño chili
8 7- to 8-inch flour tortillas
5 tablespoons (about) vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Mix first 6 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season cheese mixture to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
  • Mix crabmeat, tomatoes, green onions and chili in large bowl. Spread cheese mixture over half of each tortilla. Spoon crabmeat mixture atop cheese mixture, dividing equally. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Fold tortillas in half. Press gently to seal.
  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets over medium heat. Working in batches, cook quesadillas in skillets until cheese melts and tortillas are golden brown, adding more oil as needed, about 3 minutes per side. Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve.

CORN AND CRAB QUESADILLAS



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Creamy seafood and corn put a new spin on quesadillas that are ready in minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1/3 cup sliced green onions (5 medium)
1 jar (2 oz) diced pimientos, drained
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 lb chopped cooked crabmeat or imitation crabmeat (2 cups)
6 sun-dried tomato or spinach-cilantro flavored flour tortillas (8 to 10 inch)
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
Sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, corn, cilantro, onions, pimientos, pepper and red pepper. Fold in crabmeat. Spread 2/3 cup of the crabmeat mixture over each tortilla; fold tortilla in half, pressing lightly. Brush both sides of each tortilla with butter.
  • In 12-inch skillet, cook 3 tortillas at a time over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, turning once, until light brown. Garnish with sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 660 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g

CORN AND CRAB QUESADILLAS



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Make and share this Corn and Crab Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cucina Casalingo

Categories     Crab

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup fresh cilantro or 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/3 cup green onion, sliced (5 medium)
1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 lb fresh lump crabmeat (2 cups) or 1 lb imitation crabmeat (2 cups)
6 (8 -10 inch) sun-dried tomato tortillas or 6 (8 -10 inch) cilantro- spinach tortillas
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
sour cream
chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, corn, cilantro, onions, pimientos, pepper and red pepper. Fold in crabmeat.
  • Spread 2/3 cup of the crabmeat mixture over each tortilla; fold tortilla in half, pressing lightly.
  • Brush both sides of each tortilla with butter.
  • In 12-inch skillet, cook 3 tortillas at a time over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, turning once, until light brown.
  • Garnish with sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.1, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 158.4, Sodium 786.9, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 27.3

CRAB ASPARAGUS QUESADILLAS



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This decadent combination features fresh asparagus and crabmeat with Mexican flare. "These make eye-fetching appetizers and can even be served as the main course," relates Curtis Gunnarson of Sycamore, Illinois.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 flour tortillas (8 inches)
2 cups shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
1 cup chopped fresh asparagus, cooked
1/2 cup chopped imitation crabmeat
2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup picante sauce, divided
2 teaspoons canola oil
6 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
12 large ripe olives, sliced

Steps:

  • On two tortillas, layer each with 1/2 cup cheese, 1/2 cup asparagus, 1/4 cup crab, 1 tablespoon picante sauce and remaining cheese. Top with remaining tortillas; press down lightly. , In a small skillet coated with cooking spray, cook one quesadilla at a time in oil for 2 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Cut each into six wedges. Serve with sour cream, olives and remaining picante sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 778mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRAB & AVOCADO QUESADILLAS RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by tammy1365

Number Of Ingredients 21

SALSA:
1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 large ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced
2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 fresh jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
Kosher salt, to taste
Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
QUESADILLAS:
12 (8-inch) flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups crabmeat, cooked, any bits of shell removed
1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack, shredded
2 ripe Hass avocados, pitted, peeled, and mashed
1/3 cup finely chopped scallion
1/3 cup lightly packed, finely chopped cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Kosher salt, to taste
Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Grapeseed or canola oil for frying

Steps:

  • SALSA: Combine all of the salsa ingredients and let stand at least 1 hour at room temperature so the flavors can develop. Chill until ready to serve. QUESADILLAS: In a large bowl, gently mix the crab, cheese, avocados, scallion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Spread the crab mixture onto 6 of the tortillas and top with the other tortillas. To cook, heat a little oil in a nonstick sauté pan over medium heat and cook the quesadillas in batches until lightly browned and the cheese is melting, about 2 minutes per side. Serve warm with a bit of salsa on top.

CRAB QUESADILLAS



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
4 scallions, chopped
1/2 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos (optional)
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice
8 ounces pasteurized crabmeat, drained if necessary
4 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas
2 teaspoons canola oil, divided

Steps:

  • . Combine Cheddar, cream cheese, scallions, bell pepper, cilantro, jalapenos (if using), orange zest and juice in a medium bowl. Gently stir in crab. Lay tortillas out on a work surface. Spread one-fourth of the filling on half of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently to flatten. 2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 2 quesadillas in the pan and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and quesadillas. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges.

CORN AND CRAB QUESADILLAS



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Creamy seafood and corn put a new spin on quesadillas that are ready in minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1/3 cup sliced green onions (5 medium)
1 jar (2 oz) diced pimientos, drained
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 lb chopped cooked crabmeat or imitation crabmeat (2 cups)
6 sun-dried tomato or spinach-cilantro flavored flour tortillas (8 to 10 inch)
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
Sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, corn, cilantro, onions, pimientos, pepper and red pepper. Fold in crabmeat. Spread 2/3 cup of the crabmeat mixture over each tortilla; fold tortilla in half, pressing lightly. Brush both sides of each tortilla with butter.
  • In 12-inch skillet, cook 3 tortillas at a time over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, turning once, until light brown. Garnish with sour cream and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 660 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a sweeter flavor and a more delicate texture than frozen crab meat. If you can't find fresh crab meat, frozen crab meat is a good substitute.
  • Shred the crab meat into small pieces. This will help it to distribute evenly throughout the quesadilla.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. A combination of cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan, will give the quesadilla a more complex flavor.
  • Don't overfill the quesadilla. If you overfill it, the quesadilla will be difficult to fold and cook evenly.
  • Cook the quesadilla over medium heat. This will help to prevent the tortilla from burning.
  • Serve the quesadilla with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.

Conclusion:

Crab quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be enjoyed as a quick and easy weeknight dinner. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your crab quesadillas are perfect every time. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer or a satisfying main course, crab quesadillas are a great option. They are sure to please everyone at your table!

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