Mexican Crab Ceviche
Learn how to make a delicious and easy Mexican crab ceviche with imitation crab meat in just a few simple steps. Perfect as a fresh and flavorful appetizer!
Equipment
- 1 container or big bowl
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound of crab Imitation crab meat
- 1 cup of roma tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 cup of red onion chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 jalapeño sliced
- 1/2 cup juice of fresh limes
- 1/4 cup clamato optional
- 1/2 cup cucumber seedless
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 avocado
- Tortilla chips, corn chips or saltine crackers
Instructions
- Start by cutting the onion and soaking it in fresh lime juice. Add salt and pepper, and let it marinate in the fridge in an airtight container.
- Cut the tomatoes into small pieces, remove the seeds from the cucumber, and dice it. The jalapeño can be sliced or diced, and finely chop the cilantro.
- The crab is easy to shred by hand, or if you prefer, you can cut it with a knife into small pieces. Add the rest of the veggies to the marinated onion and the crab, mixing well to ensure everything is covered in the marinade.
- Let it rest in the fridge for about 20 minutes for the flavors to meld, and add salt and pepper to taste.
- The avocado can be cut into small pieces and mixed just before serving to prevent it from browning, or you can slice it and serve it on a plate for people to put on tortilla chips.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Mexican Crab Ceviche
Amount per Serving
Calories
212
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
48
mg
16
%
Sodium
1249
mg
54
%
Potassium
767
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
13
g
4
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
23
g
46
%
Vitamin A
795
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
40
mg
48
%
Calcium
81
mg
8
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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