Description
This Smoked Salmon Quesadilla is a delicious fusion of smoky, spicy, and creamy flavors wrapped in a crispy golden tortilla. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, it combines flaked smoked salmon, spicy jalapeños, savory black olives, and melted pepper jack cheese, all tied together with a zesty sriracha mayonnaise sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a flavorful lunch or dinner for two.
Ingredients
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Main Ingredients
- 2 flour tortilla wraps (10 inches in diameter)
- 8 ounces smoked salmon (deskinned and flaked)
- 1 jalapeño (thinly sliced widthwise, seeds and membranes removed)
- 2 ounces sliced black olives
- 2 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and garlic powder. Stir until the mixture is well blended, creating a spicy and creamy sauce.
- Assemble the base: Place one tortilla wrap flat on a large pan or skillet. Spread the prepared sauce evenly over the surface of the tortilla to ensure every bite has that spicy kick.
- Add the fillings: Evenly distribute the flaked smoked salmon, sliced jalapeño, black olives, and shredded pepper jack cheese on top of the sauced tortilla. This layering will provide a balanced combination of flavors.
- Top with second tortilla: Place the second tortilla wrap on top of the fillings to seal the quesadilla.
- Cook the first side: Turn the heat to medium and cook the quesadilla until the bottom tortilla becomes crispy and golden brown and the cheese inside starts to melt, approximately 3-5 minutes. Monitor the heat to prevent burning.
- Flip and cook the other side: Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula. Cook the other side until it also turns crispy and the cheese is fully melted, about another 3 minutes.
- Serve: Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and slice into 4 equal quadrants. Serve immediately while warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of jalapeño or remove seeds for less spiciness.
- Using a non-stick pan can help prevent sticking while cooking.
- For a crispier quesadilla, press down gently with a spatula during cooking.
- Serve with sour cream or guacamole for extra flavor.
- Make sure the smoked salmon is fully flaked to distribute evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
