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Salmon Quesadillas Recipe

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"I like simple recipes that get me out of the kitchen fast, so my husband and I can spend more time with our two boys," comments Heidi Main of Anchorage, Alaska. "These super-quick wedges are always a hit...and a tasty change of pace from salmon patties."

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Salmon Quesadillas Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

10 5 15

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) salmon, drained, bones and skin removed
1 to 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter, softened
4 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
2 cups (8 ounces) part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
Guacamole or salsa

Directions

In a skillet, saute garlic in oil until fragrant. Stir in the salmon, basil and pepper; heat through.
Meanwhile, spread butter over one side of each tortilla. Place tortillas on a griddle, buttered side down. Sprinkle one half of each tortilla with 1/4 cup cheese and a fourth of the salmon; top each with 1/4 cup cheese. Fold other half over filling.
Cook over medium heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut each into wedges; serve with guacamole or salsa. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3 wedges equals 664 calories, 39 g fat (19 g saturated fat), 142 mg cholesterol, 1,264 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 48 g protein.

Originally published as Salmon Quesadillas in Quick Cooking January/February 1999, p11

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2012 by cindihartline

the best quesadilla recipe I have ever eatin! I have been making these for years from a magazine of yours. love these sooooo much.

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2012 by The Family Cooker

came out great!

Reviewed on May. 09, 2011 by MaryLou2004

Really yummy!!! I have used both the canned salmon & leftover smoked salmon. It's great either way! I also used whole wheat tortillas.

Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2011 by srj589

Delicious way to use canned salmon!

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2011 by gingbaby

I was excited about this recipe until I saw the nutritional information. It's too high in calories and sodium. On the plus side, it is also high in protein.

Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2010 by nataliepooh

My whole family love this! It is so simple, and very tasty. I have even served it to company.

Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by MelanieOdle

I have been making these routinely since I first saw them in Taste of Home years ago. We love them!