Jersey Royal Potato and Jersey Crab Quesadillas

Delicious quesadillas featuring the unique flavor of Jersey Royal potatoes combined with sweet Jersey crab, local vegetables, and creamy Jersey cheese. A taste of Jersey in every bite!

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

650 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£4.38/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

500gJersey Royal Potatoes(New potatoes, scrubbed and cooked until tender)

£2.75

200gJersey Crab Meat(Freshly picked white crab meat)

£9.00

0.5mediumRed Onion(Finely diced)

£0.25

3Spring Onions(Finely sliced)

£0.50

2tbspJersey Butter(Salted)

£0.30

2tbspJersey Milk(Full fat)

£0.05

150gMature Cheddar Cheese(Grated (Jersey Dairy Cheddar preferred))

£1.80

1Jalapeño Pepper(Finely chopped (adjust to taste))

£0.30

2tbspFresh Coriander(Chopped)

£0.40

8mediumTortillas(Flour or corn)

£1.50

1Lime(Juiced)

£0.50

to tasteSalt

£0.05

to tasteBlack Pepper

£0.10

Total Cost

£17.50

£4.38 per serving

Instructions

1.
Boil the Jersey Royal potatoes until tender. Drain and roughly mash them with Jersey butter and Jersey milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside to cool slightly.
2.
In a large bowl, combine the mashed Jersey Royal potatoes, Jersey crab meat, red onion, spring onions, chopped jalapeño (if using), and chopped coriander. Add lime juice, and mix well.
3.
Stir in half of the grated Jersey cheddar cheese into the potato and crab mixture.
4.
Lay out one tortilla on a flat surface. Sprinkle a little of the remaining grated cheese onto half of the tortilla, then spread half of the potato and crab mixture evenly over the cheese. Top with more cheese.
5.
Fold the tortilla in half to create a quesadilla. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
6.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a little butter to the pan to prevent sticking. Cook each quesadilla for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and gooey.
7.
Optional: For extra crispiness, after skillet cooking, place the quesadillas on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
8.
Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve immediately. Garnish with extra coriander and a wedge of lime.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (375g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

50g

19% of RDA

Fat

35g

50% of RDA

Protein

35g

70% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

7 g

8% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

20 g

100% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a spicier quesadilla, add a pinch of chili flakes to the potato and crab mixture.

Serve with a side of sour cream or guacamole for dipping.

If you don't have Jersey crab, you can substitute it with other locally sourced crab meat.

Other local, seasonal vegetables, such as courgette or peppers, can be added to the potato mixture.

Cooking Equipment

Large Skillet

Oven (optional)

Mixing Bowl

Potato Masher (optional)

Wine Pairings

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