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)

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

Typical price

$10.19for 4 servings

$2.55 per serving$10.19 for 4

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

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What it costs

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

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.

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.

Swaps

Shrimp for White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)about $1.00/lb less at typical prices
Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices

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