These Cajun Crawfish Quesadillas are packed with spicy crawfish tails, melted cheese, and a hint of Cajun seasoning, all sandwiched between crispy tortillas. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a festive party appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked crawfish tails
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 8 flour tortillas
- 2 tbsp butter
- Sour cream, salsa, and guacamole for serving
Directions
- In a skillet, sauté the bell pepper, onion, and garlic until softened.
- Add the crawfish tails and Cajun seasoning, stirring to combine. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Lay out 4 tortillas and divide the crawfish mixture among them. Top with cheese and cover with remaining tortillas.
- In a separate skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Cut into wedges and serve with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
Interesting Facts
Crawfish are low in fat and calories, but high in protein.
Cajun cuisine is known for its bold flavors and spicy seasoning.
Quesadillas are a versatile dish that can be filled with a variety of ingredients.