Best Crab Quesadillas Recipes

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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

3 CHEESE & CRAB QUESADILLAS



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Different and tasty way to change from the ordinary. Even "Mr.Picky"-older son likes these; hope you will try them.

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 13m

Yield 2-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup cooked and chopped crabmeat
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded & divided
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup favorite seafood cocktail sauce, divided
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced
tortilla
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Combine crabmeat, Monterey Jack cheese, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup cocktail sauce, green onions and garlic in medium bowl; mix well.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup mixture onto 2 tortillas; sprinkle evenly with remaining Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Top with remaining tortillas.
  • Melt 1 tablespoons butter on cast iron griddle over medium-high heat.
  • Add one quesadilla; cook for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Repeat.
  • Cut each into eight wedges.
  • Serve with cocktail sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.6, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 81.6, Sodium 410.3, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 13.9

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

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.

BAKED CRAB QUESADILLAS APPETIZERS



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Unlike most quesadillas, these are baked, not fried. These are also cut into thirds for appetizers, but if you'd like, leave them whole and have them for a meal! I love crab, and I love cheese. I also tend to like flour tortillas! So this is something that worked out well in my appetizer repertoire!

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Crab

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb lump crabmeat, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
16 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1/2 cup jalapeno jack cheese, shredded (I always tend to add a little more...I love cheese!)

Steps:

  • Combine butter and oil; set aside.
  • Saute onion, peppers, and garlic in 2 tbsp reserved butter mixture in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until tender. Remove from heat. Gently stir in crabmeat and next 3 ingredients.
  • Place on tortillas on baking sheets; brush 1 side of each tortilla with remaining butter mixture. Turn tortillas over; spread crabmeat mixture evenly over half of each tortilla, and sprinkle with cheese. Fold tortillas in half.
  • Bake at 475 degrees for 4 minutes or until golden. Cut each tortilla into thirds. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1201, Fat 57, SaturatedFat 19.3, Cholesterol 143.1, Sodium 2617.3, Carbohydrate 122.4, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 6.4, Protein 47.9

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

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 QUESADILLAS



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

Provided by Mexi-Rosie

Categories     Crab

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 peeled and seeded red fresh tomatoes
1 lb crabmeat
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped olive (optional)
salt
flour or corn tortilla

Steps:

  • Stir fry onion and garlic in olive oil.
  • Add tomato and when its juice has almost evaporated, add the crabmeat, cilantro, chilies and olives.
  • Season with salt to taste.
  • Fill flour or corn tortillas with this filling, securing edges with toothpicks Fry in enough frying oil until tortillas are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 635.2, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.9, Protein 14.4

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

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.

LUMP CRAB AVOCADO QUESADILLAS



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Quesadillas oozing with pepper jack cheese, sweet lump crab, warm and spicy salsa, and zesty avocado spread.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 Flour Tortilla
¼-1/2 Cup Lump Crab
¼ Cup Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
2 Tbsp. Greek Yogurt Avocado Spread
2 Tbsp. Corn and Black Bean Salsa

Steps:

  • Spread Avocado Spread onto one half of the tortilla. Spread cheese evenly across the entire tortilla. Place the rest of the ingredients evenly along the half of the tortilla with the avocado spread.
  • Place onto a skillet over medium heat, open, until cheese begins to melt. Close the quesadilla by folding the only cheese side on top of the rest of the toppings and cook each side until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Cut into 3 pieces with a sharp knife or a pizza cutter and serve hot!

CRAB AND TOMATO QUESADILLAS



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These sophisticated crab quesadillas need only six minutes of stove time. Citrus, green onions and Monterey Jack cheese provide delicate flavor; when teamed with a salad, the quesadillas make a light and lovely meal. Pour a dry Gewürztraminer, and finish with melon accented with fresh mint.

Provided by @MakeItYours

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:

  • Preparation 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.

CREAMY CRAB & CORN QUESADILLAS



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Canned crabmeat and corn are mixed with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, chopped cilantro and mayo to make these yummy quesadillas.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat, drained, flaked
1 can (11 oz.) corn with red and green bell peppers, drained
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
4 flour tortillas (6 inch)
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except tortillas and lime wedges; spoon onto tortillas. Fold in half.
  • Heat large heavy nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add quesadillas, 2 at a time; cook 2 to 3 min. on each side or until lightly browned on both sides.
  • Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 610 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g

WW 4 POINTS CRAB QUESADILLAS



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Make and share this Ww 4 Points Crab Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parrot Head Mama

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces imitation crabmeat
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1/4 cup chopped tomato
2 tablespoons chopped green bell peppers
4 (8 inch) tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Mix all ingredients together, except tortillas.
  • Spray one side of tortilla with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Spoon 1/4 mixture onto unsprayed side and fold in half.
  • Place on baking sheet.
  • Bake uncovered 10 minutes, turn and bake additional 5 minutes until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.1, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 23.9, Sodium 1243.8, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 6, Protein 12.8

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