Appetizer for 2

Prawn Chorizo Quesadilla

Name: Prawn Chorizo Quesadilla
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 small red onion sliced; 1 red pepper sliced; 70 g chorizo finely chopped; 1 clove garlic crushed; 1 tbsp chipotle paste; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 100 g raw king prawns peeled and chopped; 1 lime juiced; 2 large flour tortillas; guacamole to serve (optional)

$10.19for 425 minServes 2

Chorizo, peppers, onions, and prawns fill flour tortillas that crisp in a skillet with smoky chipotle seasoning.

Prawn Chorizo Quesadilla with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Red onions, 0.4 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.56Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Bratwurst and other fresh sausage, 0.15 lb$4.99/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.77Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo, 0.5 oz$0.35/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.17Typical price
	Shrimp, 0.2 lb$7.99/lb typical	0.2 lb	$1.76Typical price
	Juice, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
	Tortillas, 2$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.10

Swaps

Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices
Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap tortillas for pitaabout $0.25/each more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.55 per serving$10.19 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 small red onion sliced
1 red pepper sliced
70 g chorizo finely chopped
1 clove garlic crushed
1 tbsp chipotle paste
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
100 g raw king prawns peeled and chopped
1 lime juiced
2 large flour tortillas
guacamole to serve (optional)

Steps

Heat the olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and red pepper for 5 minutes.
Add the chorizo, garlic, chipotle paste, cumin, and coriander, and cook for 4 minutes until the chorizo is browned.
Stir in the chopped prawns and lime juice, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until opaque and at least 145 F.
Spread the filling over one tortilla, top with the second tortilla, and press gently.
Cook sausage until it reaches 160 F inside.
Cook the folded tortilla in the skillet for 2 to 3 minutes per side until crisp, then cut it into wedges.

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