Crab Quesadilla with Mango Salsa

Crab quesadilla is the light, more festive coastal Mexican take on the familiar cheese tortilla. The crab meat and melted cheese make a soft filling, and the sweet and sour mango salsa brings freshness. It is ready in thirty minutes, and cut into wedges it makes an excellent bite for guests.

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Method

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1. Mix the mango, red pepper, onion, lime juice and cilantro. This is the mango salsa.
2. Mix the crab meat with the cheese, divide over 4 tortillas, and cover with the other 4.
3. Cook in oil in a skillet for 2-3 minutes per side, until the cheese melts and the tortilla is golden brown. ⏱ Timer: 2 min
4. Cut into wedges and serve with the mango salsa.

Source: Wikibooks – Cookbook – Cookbook:Crab Quesadillas with Mango Salsa (CC BY-SA 4.0), adapted and translated. This page is also licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Tips

• Drain the crab meat well and squeeze it gently, because excess moisture makes the tortilla soggy.
• Cook over a medium heat so that the cheese has time to melt before the tortilla browns.
• Mix the salsa 15-20 minutes before serving so the onion can mellow in the lime juice. The mango should be ripe but not stringy.

Frequently asked questions

What can I use instead of crab meat?

Cooked prawns or drained tuna also work well, and the cooking method stays the same.

Can I make it ahead?

The salsa can be put together a few hours in advance, but cook the quesadillas fresh, because they lose their crispness as they stand.

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