Crab Cocktail Recipe

Name: Crab Cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup minced white onion; 4 ripe medium plum tomatoes, finely chopped; 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed olives, finely chopped; 1-2 fresh jalapenos, minced; 3 1/2 cups fresh crab (if possible a mixture of jaiba and cangrejo species), picked over; Juice of 6 to 8 limes; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and black pepper, freshly ground; Water; Salt; 6 tortillas; Extra-virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

3/4 cup minced white onion
4 ripe medium plum tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 cup pimento-stuffed olives, finely chopped
1-2 fresh jalapenos, minced
3 1/2 cups fresh crab (if possible a mixture of jaiba and cangrejo species), picked over
Juice of 6 to 8 limes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper, freshly ground
Water
Salt
6 tortillas
Extra-virgin olive oil

1
In a glass bowl, combine the onion, tomatoes, olives, jalapenos and crabmeat.
2
Add the lime juice and olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
3
Marinate the seafood cocktail in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes.
4
Combine the water and salt and use a pastry brush to dampen the surface of the tortillas.
5
Preheat a comal or griddle and toast the tortillas on both sides, until crisp.
6
(Another option is to cut the tortillas into wedges and fry them).
7
Spoon the seafood cocktail into individual tequila shot glasses and arrange on a serving platter or a serving board.
8
Drizzle a little extra-virgin olive oil over each shot glass cocktail and serve the tortillas on the side.

301

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup minced white onion, 4 ripe medium plum tomatoes, finely chopped, 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed olives, finely chopped, 1-2 fresh jalapenos, minced, and more.

Yes, Crab Cocktail falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crab Cocktail

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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