Crab-Filled Tortillas With Avocado Sauce Recipe

Name: Crab-Filled Tortillas With Avocado Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini, trimmed and shredded; 2 cups lump crab meat, picked over for shells; 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced; 1 small red onion, peeled and diced; 2 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons chopped cilantro; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted; 6 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt; 8 corn tortillas; 3 cups mixed salad greens, torn; 1 ripe tomato, diced

Servings: persons

2 medium zucchini, trimmed and shredded
2 cups lump crab meat, picked over for shells
2 jalapenos, seeded and minced
1 small red onion, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
6 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
8 corn tortillas
3 cups mixed salad greens, torn
1 ripe tomato, diced

1
In a bowl, toss together the zucchini, crab meat, jalapenos, onion, 2 tablespoons cilantro, lime zest and juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper.
2
Set aside.
3
Place the avocado, yogurt and remaining salt in a food processor and pulse to produce a coarse puree.
4
Steam the tortillas until softened.
5
Place a heaping 1/4 cup of the crab mixture in the center of each one and roll the tortilla around it.
6
Divide the greens among 4 plates and place 2 of the tortillas on each plate.
7
Top with a large dollop of the avocado sauce, sprinkle with the tomatoes and remaining cilantro and serve.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium zucchini, trimmed and shredded, 2 cups lump crab meat, picked over for shells, 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced, 1 small red onion, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Crab-Filled Tortillas With Avocado Sauce 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-Filled Tortillas With Avocado Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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