Salmon Quesadillas

Name: Salmon Quesadillas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican Dinners, Mexican Recipes, Quesadillas
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

"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."

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 664 calories, 39g fat (19g saturated fat), 142mg cholesterol, 1264mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 48g protein.

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

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kitchey

Feb 19, 2017

I've been making these since I first saw the recipe. I like to serve a platter ,with Potato Veggie soup and a green salad.....a nice change from grilled cheese sandwiches.
lmcmaster

Feb 16, 2016

Yum! This recipe was very good. I'm not a huge fan of canned salmon, so I took a few minutes to saute up some fresh salmon fillets and then flaked them with a fork. My whole family (including kids) LOVED it! Also quick and easy.
dkaluzny

Dec 27, 2013

I was a bit skeptical, but I decided to give this a shot. My husband and I LOVED IT, quick, tasty, and satisfying.
cindihartline

Nov 28, 2012

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

Aug 21, 2012

came out great!
MaryLou2004

May 9, 2011

Really yummy!!! I have used both the canned salmon & leftover smoked salmon. It's great either way! I also used whole wheat tortillas.
srj589

Apr 2, 2011

Delicious way to use canned salmon!
gingbaby

Mar 9, 2011

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.
nataliepooh

Dec 18, 2010

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

Feb 23, 2009

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