Best Lobster N Artichoke Quesadillas Recipes

Lobster Quesadillas image

Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 10 quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds thawed frozen or fresh cooked lobster meat
10 (8-inch) flour tortillas
2 pounds cream cheese
1 pound Cheddar, shredded
1 bunch scallions, chopped
1 roasted red onion, chopped
3 roasted plum tomatoes, chopped
4 tablespoons Sriracha (Thai hot sauce, available at most markets)
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons canola or olive oil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. F. Cut onion and tomatoes in half and place on a baking sheet. Put into hot oven and roast for 15 minutes or until softened. Remove and let cool slightly and coarsely chop.
Combine all ingredients together in a mixer except for tortillas and lobster meat. On an 8 inch flour tortilla, spread 1/2 cup of the mixture and 3 ounces of lobster meat evenly on 1/2 of tortilla and fold over to create a half moon shape. Repeat with each tortilla.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and pan-fry tortilla until brown and crispy, about 3 minutes per side. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa, guacamole and sour cream.

Artichoke Quesadillas image

Provided by Southern Polar Bear

Categories Vegetable

Time 33m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large garlic clove, peeled
2 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and liquid reserved
6 large basil leaves, cut in chiffonade (finely cut strips or ribbons)
6 flour tortillas (8- to 10-inches in diameter)
2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated
1 poblano chile, roasted, peeled and cut into thin strips

Steps:

With a food processor running, add the garlic clove through the feed tube until it is finely chopped.
Add the drained artichoke hearts and the basil; pulse until mixture is finely chopped. (This can be prepared a few days ahead, covered and chilled).
Spread one half of each tortilla with a few tablespoons of the artichoke mixture. Sprinkle about 1/3 cup of the grated cheese over the artichoke spread.
Arrange a few strips of chili over the cheese.
Fold tortillas in half over the filling and brush both sides with some of the reserved artichoke marinade.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Put 2 to 3 quesadillas into the skillet and cook until lightly browned; turn over and cook until golden.
Remove from skillet and cut into 4 to 6 wedges.
Repeat with remaining quesadillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.9, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 50.3, Sodium 671.6, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 20.9

Lobster Quesadillas image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 53m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 ounces cooked lobster meat
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
1 small red onion, diced
1 cup cooked corn kernel
1 cup diced chayotes or 1 cup mirliton (may substitute zucchini or squash)
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons sour cream
4 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
12 8 inch tortillas

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix together the first 6 ingredients.
Add the green onions and next 5 ingredients; stir to mix.
Fold in the sour cream and 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
Butter on side of each tortilla.
Turn the tortilla butter side down and sprinkle tortillas evenly with 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
Spread about 1/2 cup lobster filling over the lower half of each tortilla.
Sprinkle tortillas with the remaining 1 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
Fold the top half of the tortillas down over the filling.
Place tortillas on a parchment- or foil-lined baking sheet.
Bake at 450 degrees for 8 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove quesadillas from oven and cut each in half.
Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.1, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 80.4, Sodium 898.1, Carbohydrate 42.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 23.4