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                            Crab Quesadillas

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Mexican
               Seafood

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1/3  cup           Unsalted butter
    1/4  cup           Vegetable oil
  1                    Garlic clove -- minced
    1/2                Medium onion -- finely chopped
  1                    Poblano chili
  1      pound         Fresh cooked lump crab meat
    1/4  cup           Mayonnaise
    1/2  teaspoon      Salt
  1      tablespoon    Minced fresh cilantro
 12                    10-inch flour tortillas
  1 1/2  cups          Grated jalapeno jack cheese
                       Salsa

Place the butter and oil in a medium saucepan and heat over low heat until the butter is melted. Pour all but 2 tablespoons of the mixture into a small cup and add the garlic and onion to the pan. Saute over medium-high heat until translucent, about 3 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the chili, crab, mayonnaise, salt, and cilantro. Mix well. To soften the tortillas, place them on a heated grill or skillet for about 15 seconds on one side, then turn. Brush one side with the butter-oil mixture, turn the tortilla over and spread the crab mixture on one half of the tortilla, and top with a tablespoon of grated cheese.
Repeat until all the tortillas are filled. At this point, the quesadillas can either be sauteed or finished in the oven. If sauteing, heat a large saute pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for about 2 minutes on a side, or until golden brown . Or preheat the oven to 375 degrees and bake on a cookie sheet until the tops are golden , about 5 minutes. Cut into quarters and serve.

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