Crab Rangoon Quesadilla
These Crab Rangoon Quesadilla are a quick & simple version of a Chinese restaurant favorite. Tortillas are far less finicky than wonton wrappers and pan fry up to crispy and buttery deliciousness.
Ingredients
- 1/2 block softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup imitation crab meat chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- pinch black pepper
- 2 tablespoon snipped green onions set aside & divided
- 2 tablespoon salted butter divided
- 2 flour tortillas large, burrito style
- plum sauce or plum sauce mixed with Chinese chili paste optional, to serve
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, chopped imitation crab, mozzarella cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt & pepper in a mixing bowl. Divide mixture in half.
- Heat up a large skillet or griddle over medium/low heat. When cooking surface reaches temp, add butter.
- Lay tortilla(s) flat over butter. (NOTE - if using skillet, you'll make these one at a time. If using griddle or blackstone - you'll make both)
- Add half of mixture to one half of tortilla, leaving about a 1/2 inch space around round edge of tortilla. Sprinkle top of crab/cheese mixture with one tablespoon of green onions.
- Keep tortilla flat until bottom is slightly golden. Fold in half. Continue to lightly pan fry, flipping as necessary, until both sides are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from heat and rest for a few minutes. Cut into fourths. Serve with plum sauce, plum sauce mixed with Chinese chili paste (my favorite) or guacamole.
Notes
You can absolutely use real crab meat in place of imitation crab. Add 1 tablespoon sugar to mixture if using real crab. (Side note) - imitation crab was preferred by everyone who taste tested both versions.
This recipe uses two large burrito style tortillas. You're going to need additional tortillas if you're using smaller tortillas. You do not want to overfill them. Burrito style tortillas are recommended
2 servings as an entree, 4+ servings as an appetizer.
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