Prawn Quesadillas

Prawn Quesadillas

Prawn Quesadillas with Corn and Lime Salsa

Ingredients:

  • 32 medium uncooked prawns (800g), prepared
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon chilli powder
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 3 green onions, chopped finely
  • 100g fetta cheese, crumbled
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • ½ cup sour cream (125ml)

Corn and Lime Salsa:

  • 2 corn cobs (500g)
  • 1 cup lime juice (60ml)
  • 1 small red onion (100g), chopped finely
  • 4 small tomatoes (520g), seeded, chopped finely
  • 1 medium avocado (250g), chopped
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh coriander leaves

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Instructions:

  • Marinate the Prawns: Combine prawns with cumin, coriander, chilli, garlic, and half the oil in a large bowl.
  • Cook the Prawns: Heat the remaining oil in a large pan and cook the prawn mixture in batches until prawns change color. Combine with onion and fetta in a bowl.
  • Prepare Tortillas: Soften tortillas in the microwave or as per the package instructions. Divide the prawn mixture among tortillas and fold to enclose.
  • Cook Quesadillas: Place quesadillas seam-side down in a heated pan and cook until browned and heated through.
  • Make the Salsa: Grill corn until browned, remove kernels, and mix with lime juice, onion, tomatoes, avocado, and coriander.
  • Serve quesadillas with sour cream and corn and lime salsa.

Per Serve: 33.5g fat; 2563kJ

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