Chop the onion and place it in a medium glass bowl or an airtight container. Cover with fresh lime juice, add salt and pepper, and cover with plastic wrap to reduce the odor in the refrigerator.
Dice the tomatoes and deseed the cucumber.
Dice jalapeno or serrano, and get rid of the seed if you do not want this to turn spicy.
Chopp Cilantro, stems are also used in Mexican food, so chop as fine as possible.
Shred the jaiba or crab imitation meat by hand or finely chop it with a knife.
Transfer the onion to a larger bowl. Mix the crab with the pickled onion and chopped vegetables. Whisk everything together and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to let flavors meld. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add diced avocado pieces to ceviche right before servicing to prevent browning.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Ceviche Jaiba Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
215
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
12
mg
4
%
Sodium
936
mg
41
%
Potassium
470
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
30
g
10
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
719
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
31
mg
38
%
Calcium
19
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.