Best Smoked Salmon Quesadillas With Warm Tomatoes And Arugula Recipes

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SMOKED SALMON QUESADILLA



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Indoor: Prepare quesadillas as directed. In a skillet large enough to fit tortillas, heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. When oil is hot, carefully fry both sides of quesadillas for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown; turning with a large spatula. Garnish as directed.

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 flour tortillas, taco size
5 ounces garlic herb cheese, softened (recommended: Boursin)
6 ounces smoked salmon
2 tablespoons capers
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
1 avocado, sliced
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, sliced
Creme fraiche, optional

Steps:

  • Set up grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Oil grate when ready to start cooking.
  • Lay out 4 tortillas; spread each with half of the herb cheese. Divide and top each tortilla with salmon, capers, and jack cheese. Top with remaining tortillas.
  • In a small bowl, combine sour cream with dill; set aside. Grill tortillas on hot oiled grill 3 to 4 minutes per side or until cheese has melted. Serve hot topped with sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and onion rings. Garnish with creme fraiche.

SMOKED-SALMON QUESADILLAS WITH WARM TOMATOES AND ARUGULA



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Categories     Fish     Leafy Green     Tomato     Appetizer     Breakfast     Brunch     Lunch     Salmon     Avocado     Arugula     Summer     Tortillas     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 small red onion, thinly sliced crosswise
6 oz cream cheese, softened
6 oz soft mild goat cheese at room temperature
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 (8-inch) flour tortillas (not low-fat)
1 lb sliced smoked salmon (preferably Nova)
1 firm-ripe California avocado
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise (2 2/3 cups)
4 cups loosely packed arugula leaves (2 to 3 bunches)
Special Equipment
a large (2-burner) cast-iron griddle

Steps:

  • Soak sliced onion in a bowl of ice and cold water 15 minutes, then drain well and pat dry.
  • While onion soaks, stir together cheeses, chives, zest, and pepper in a bowl with a rubber spatula until combined well.
  • Spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese mixture evenly over each of 2 tortillas (keep remaining tortillas covered with plastic wrap). Top 1 tortilla with an even layer of salmon, covering cream cheese completely, then top with other tortilla, cheese side down. Make 5 more quesadillas in same manner, then stack on a plate and chill, covered with plastic wrap, until ready to heat.
  • Halve, pit, and peel avocado, then cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Lightly brush avocado slices with lemon juice.
  • Heat griddle over high heat until very hot, then reduce heat to moderate. Lightly brush 2 quesadillas on both sides with some oil, then toast on griddle (1 at a time if necessary) until undersides are golden with some blackened spots, about 1 minute. Flip quesadillas over with a spatula and toast until undersides are golden with some blackened spots, 1 to 2 minutes, then transfer to a baking sheet, arranging in 1 layer, and cover with foil to keep warm. Toast remaining quesadillas in same manner, using a second baking sheet.
  • Heat remaining oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook tomatoes, stirring occasionally and seasoning with salt and pepper, until just beginning to soften, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer quesadillas to plates, then top with onion, avocado, tomatoes, and arugula.

SALMON QUESADILLAS



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"I like simple recipes that get me out of the kitchen fast, so my husband and I can spend more time with our two boys," comments Heidi Main of Anchorage, Alaska. "These super-quick wedges are always a hit...and a tasty change of pace from salmon patties."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) salmon, drained, bones and skin removed
1 to 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter, softened
4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
2 cups (8 ounces) part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
Guacamole or salsa

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute garlic in oil until fragrant. Stir in the salmon, basil and pepper; heat through., Meanwhile, spread butter over one side of each tortilla. Place tortillas on a griddle, buttered side down. Sprinkle one half of each tortilla with 1/4 cup cheese and a fourth of the salmon; top each with 1/4 cup cheese. Fold other half over filling., Cook over medium heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut each into wedges; serve with guacamole or salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664 calories, Fat 39g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 1264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 48g protein.

SMOKED SALMON QUESADILLA



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Make and share this Smoked Salmon Quesadilla recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Little Suzy Homemak

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 soft taco-size flour tortillas
5 ounces boursin cheese, softened
6 ounces smoked salmon
2 tablespoons capers
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
1 avocado, sliced
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, sliced
creme fraiche (optional)

Steps:

  • Set up grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Oil grate when ready to start cooking. Lay out 4 tortillas; spread each half with half of th herb cheese. Divide and top each tortilla with salmon, capers, and jack cheese. Top with remaining tortillas.
  • In a small bowl, combine sour cream with dill; set aside. Grill tortillas on hot oiled grill for 3-4 minutes per side or until cheese has melted. Serve hot topped with sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and onion rings. Garnish with creme fraiche.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.1, Fat 28.7, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 48.2, Sodium 1035.9, Carbohydrate 40.3, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 22.8

SMOKED SALMON QUESADILLAS WITH CREAMY CHIPOTLE SAUCE



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These extra-special quesadillas take just minutes to make, but you'll want to savor them for as long as possible. Sprinkle the cheesy wedges with chopped fresh cilantro. -Daniel Shemtob, Irvine, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 3 servings (2/3 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
2 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
QUESADILLAS:
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
2 ounces fresh goat cheese
3 flour tortillas (8 inches)
3 ounces smoked salmon or lox, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1/4 cup finely chopped roasted sweet red pepper
Coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, mix cream cheese and goat cheese until blended; spread over tortillas. Top half side of each with the salmon, shallots and red pepper; fold over. , Place quesadillas on a greased griddle. Cook over medium heat until lightly browned and cheeses are melted, 1-2 minutes on each side. Serve with sauce; top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 28g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 1118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 15g protein.

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