Alaska Cod Buffalo-Style Quesadillas

These crispy Cod quesadillas are packed with flavor...a regular meal sandwiched between two flour tortillas.

Ingredients

• 8 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
• 4 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
• 2 cups tomatoes, small dice
• 8 Alaska Cod fillets, 3 ounces each, sautéed and flaked
• 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce, prepared
• 1 cup Ranch or blue cheese dressing, prepared
• 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, leaves only, chopped

Instructions

1. Lay 1 tortilla flat and build quesadilla on one half. Layer tortilla with 1/2 cup cheese, 1/4 cup tomatoes, 3 ounces of prepared cod and 3 teaspoons Buffalo wing sauce.
2. Fold in half and carefully lay on a hot, lightly oiled (2 teaspoons) griddle. Cook until bottom is light brown. carefully turn and cook until cheese is melted and second side of quesadilla is lightly browned.
3. Remove from heat and cut into 4 wedges.
4. Plate and drizzle with Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing.
5. Serve 2 tablespoons of chosen dressing in small cup. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Serves 16 | Prep Time 5 minutes | Cook Time 10 minutes

Nutrients per serving: 295 calories, 17g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 53% calories from fat, 25mg cholesterol, 14g protein, 21g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 1164mg sodium, 226mg calcium and 70mg omega-3 fatty acids.

Recipe and photo credit: Alaska Seafood.