Salmon Quesadillas Simple and Sooo Yummy
Satisfy your craving for a quick and flavorful meal with these *Salmon Quesadillas: Simple and Sooo Yummy*! Bursting with tender, flaky salmon seasoned with smoky paprika, these quesadillas are layered with a perfect blend of gooey cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, all wrapped in golden, crispy flour tortillas. Customize them with a hint of heat from fresh jalapeños and a sprinkle of aromatic cilantro for an extra kick. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or a fun appetizer for gatherings. Serve with creamy sour cream and zesty salsa for dipping, and watch these cheesy salmon quesadillas become your new go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Salmon fillets (skinless)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 4 pieces Flour tortillas (large)
- 1.5 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 piece Jalapeño (optional, thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, optional)
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (for serving, optional)
- 0.5 cup Salsa (for serving, optional)
Instructions
Season the salmon fillets with salt, black pepper, and paprika on both sides.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through and flaky. Remove from the skillet and let cool slightly.
Use a fork to flake the salmon into small pieces. Set aside.
Wipe the skillet clean and reheat it over medium-low heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Place one flour tortilla in the skillet. Add 1/4 of the shredded cheddar cheese and 1/4 of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over half the tortilla.
Scatter 1/4 of the flaked salmon over the cheese. Add a few slices of jalapeño and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro if desired.
Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden and crispy, then carefully flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Once all quesadillas are cooked, cut each into wedges and serve hot with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.6 g | 225% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.5 g | 392% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 479 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 4926 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.1 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g | ||
| Protein | 148.0 g | 296% | |
| Vitamin D | 32.9 mcg | 164% | |
| Calcium | 2428 mg | 187% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1644 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
