Best Lobster Quesadillas Recipes

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LOBSTER 'N' ARTICHOKE QUESADILLAS



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"Lobster, artichokes, cheese and spices - my favorite things," writes Allene Bary-Cooper. "Put them together in a quesadilla and it is fantastic fare." The cook from Whichita Falls, Texas likes to serve these quesadillas with fresh avocados seasoned with fresh lemon juice and lemon pepper.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
4-1/2 teaspoons chopped roasted sweet red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
6 flour tortillas (10 inches)
1 cup cooked lobster meat or canned flaked lobster meat
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, artichokes, red pepper and garlic. Spread over 3 tortillas. Top with lobster, mozzarella cheese and remaining tortillas; press down lightly. , In a greased cast-iron skillet or griddle, cook quesadillas over medium heat until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes on each side. Cut each into 6 wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 390mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

LOBSTER QUESADILLAS



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Make and share this Lobster Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

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

LOBSTER-TOASTED GARLIC QUESADILLAS WITH BRIE CHEESE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

3 ripe yellow tomatoes, cored and diced
1/2 red onion, minced
1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 ancho chiles
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
Canola oil
3 tablespoons pine nuts
2 red bell peppers
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper
2 serrano chiles
2 green onions
3 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for brushing chiles
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 ripe Hass avocados, peeled, pitted, and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to high. Brush the cut side of the lobster with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the lobster on the grill, shell side down, and grill until lightly golden brown and just cooked through. Remove the meat from the lobster and coarsely chop.
  • Heat a tablespoon of oil in a small saute pan on the grates of the grill. Add the garlic and cook until lightly toasted. Place 4 tortillas on a work surface and divide the half of the cheese, lobster, and garlic among the tortillas. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Place another tortilla on top and then divide the remaining cheese, lobster, and garlic over top. Place the remaining tortillas on top to make 2-layer quesadillas. Brush tops of the tortillas with oil and then place the quesadillas on the grill, oiled side down. Grill until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip the quesadillas over, close the cover of the grill, and grill until the cheese has melted, about 2 to 3 minutes longer. Remove from the grill, cut each quesadilla into quarters, and serve with the various toppings.
  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Place ancho chiles in a medium bowl, cover with boiling water, and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Remove from soaking liquid, coarsely chop, and place in a blender with the garlic, 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the soaking liquid, 2 to 3 tablespoons canola oil, and the pine nuts; blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a medium bowl.
  • Preheat grill to high. Brush peppers with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the grill and grill until charred on all sides. Remove, place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let steam 15 minutes. Remove skin and cut into julienne strips. Transfer the peppers to the bowl with the ancho puree and add the vinegar. Chop the cilantro, add it to the salsa, and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Preheat grill to high. Brush serranos and green onions with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until charred on all sides. Remove from the grill and finely chop.
  • Place avocado in a medium bowl. Add the grilled serranos, green onions, lime juice, and 3 tablespoons oil and stir gently until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

LOBSTER-TOASTED GARLIC QUESADILLAS WITH BRIE CHEESE



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Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (1 ½ -pound) lobsters, par-boiled and split in ½ lengthwise
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
8 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
12 (8-inch) flour tortillas
1 ½ pounds brie, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to high. Brush the cut side of the lobster with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the lobster on the grill, shell side down, and grill until lightly golden brown and just cooked through. Remove the meat from the lobster and coarsely chop. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a small saute pan on the grates of the grill. Add the garlic and cook until lightly toasted. Place 4 tortillas on a work surface and divide the half of the cheese, lobster, and garlic among the tortillas. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place another tortilla on top and then divide the remaining cheese, lobster, and garlic over top. Place the remaining tortillas on top to make 2-layer quesadillas. Brush tops of the tortillas with oil and then place the quesadillas on the grill, oiled side down. Grill until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip the quesadillas over, close the cover of the grill, and grill until the cheese has melted, about 2 to 3 minutes longer. Remove from grill and cut each quesadilla into quarters.

LOBSTER QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

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.

LOBSTER-TOASTED GARLIC QUESADILLAS WITH BRIE CHEESE 2



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h35m

Yield 48 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 18

Olive oil
10 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
Sixteen 8-inch flour tortillas
1 3/4 pounds brie, thinly sliced
4 pounds cooked lobster meat, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Yellow Tomato-Tarragon Relish, recipe follows
Avocado Crema, recipe follows
3 ripe yellow tomatoes, cored and diced
1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
1/2 red onion, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 avocados
1 cup Mexican crema
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a grill over high heat.
  • Heat a tablespoon of oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until lightly toasted.
  • Place 8 of the tortillas on a work surface and divide the cheese, lobster and garlic among the tortillas. Season with salt and pepper. Place the remaining tortillas on top of the filling. Brush the tops of the tortillas with oil, and then place the quesadillas on the grill, oiled-side down. Grill until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip the quesadillas over and grill until the cheese has melted, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
  • Remove from the grill and cut each quesadilla into sixths. Top each wedge with a spoonful of Yellow Tomato-Tarragon Relish, a drizzle of Avocado Crema and serve.
  • Combine the tomatoes, chile, onions, oil, vinegar and tarragon in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Halve and pit the avocados. Scoop the flesh into the bowl of a food processor. Add the crema and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

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