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Fish-Quesadillas-Recipe

Fish Quesadillas

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These Fish Quesadillas are a tasty combination of flaky fish, gooey cheese, and vibrant veggies, making them an excellent choice for a quick and satisfying meal. Simple to prepare, they deliver a burst of flavor in every bite, perfect for lunch or a cozy dinner.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless fish fillets
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons avocado or vegetable oil, divided
  • 8 ounces mexican style or monterey jack cheese, shredded (2 cups)
  • ½ cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • ½ cup roasted red peppers
  • 1 tablespoon pickled jalapenos, diced
  • 4 green onions, diced
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 10-inch flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • sour cream, optional
  • salsa, optional

Instructions

  1. Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Season the pieces with ¾ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a bowl.
  2. In a 14-inch skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon oil. Once heated, add the fish and cook for about 2 minutes without stirring. Then, stir the fish and continue to cook until fully cooked, approximately an additional 2 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked fish with shredded cheese, corn, roasted red peppers, jalapeños, green onions, oregano, and paprika. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
  4. Brush one side of each tortilla with 2 teaspoons of mayonnaise.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Place one tortilla in the skillet and spread a heaping cup of the fish mixture over half of the tortilla, leaving a ½-inch border at the edge.
  6. Fold the tortilla over the filling, pressing firmly to seal. Cook until browned and the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board. Repeat with the remaining oil and quesadillas.
  7. Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and your preferred type of salsa.

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Notes

Feel free to substitute any firm fish like tilapia or cod for this recipe.
For added spice, adjust the amount of jalapeños based on your heat preference.
These quesadillas can be modified with different types of cheese, or any leftover vegetables you have.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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