CRAB QUESADILLAS

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Quesadillas make a great snack as well as an easy lunch or supper! Kids just love them! This one can be easily made with shrimp, as well. :)

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces lump crabmeat (imitation also works well)
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
4 green onions, finely chopped
salt
fresh ground pepper
2 cups queso fresco, grated ("or" other white farmer's cheese)
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
8 8-inch fat-free flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Shred crab meat; mix together with sour cream, lime juice, and green onions in a small bowl.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Heat griddle or small frying pan with a small amount of oil or cooking spray.
  • Take a tortilla, place about 1/8 of crab mixture on it and spread evenly.
  • Top with 1oz.
  • (about 1/4 cup) cheese and sprinkle with some chopped cilantro.
  • Place on hot griddle; when cheese starts to melt, fold in half.
  • Allow to heat through and brown nicely, then remove from heat.
  • Repeat with other tortillas.
  • Quesadillas can be kept warm on a stoneware plate or baking dish in the oven on warm while you are busy with the others.
  • Serve topped with a dallop of sour cream or guacamole, and wedges of lime, if you wish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.8, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 116.2, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 6.9

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