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Lobster Quesadillas with Chipotle Mayo

These lobster quesadillas combine tender, sweet lobster meat with melted Mexican cheeses and smoky chipotle mayo for an elegant twist on traditional quesadillas. Perfect for special occasions or gourmet entertaining, they deliver restaurant-quality results with the perfect balance of rich seafood and spicy heat.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - 2 lobster tails 6-8 oz each
  • - 6-8 medium flour tortillas
  • - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • - 1 cup shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
  • - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • - 1 cup mayonnaise
  • - 2 chipotle peppers in adobo minced
  • - 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
  • - Juice of 1 lime
  • - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • - Fresh cilantro and green onions for garnish
  • - Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Boil lobster tails 8-10 minutes until opaque, shock in ice water, remove meat and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Mix chipotle mayo by combining mayonnaise, minced chipotles, adobo sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Combine Monterey Jack and Oaxaca cheeses in a bowl for even distribution.
  4. Spread chipotle mayo on half of each tortilla, add cheese, lobster, more cheese, and fold over.
  5. Cook quesadillas in oiled skillet over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts.
  6. Rest 2-3 minutes, slice into wedges, garnish with cilantro and green onions. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

- Don't overcook lobster - it becomes tough and rubbery
- Use medium heat to prevent burning while ensuring cheese melts completely
- Fresh grated cheese melts better than pre-shredded varieties
- Can substitute mozzarella if Oaxaca cheese unavailable

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