Crab Salad Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Crab Salad Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 2 rounded tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar or white vinegar (eyeball it); 1 mango, peeled and diced; 5 radishes, thinly sliced; 1 celery rib, thinly sliced; 1/2 red onion, finely chopped; Juice of 1 lime; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, plain yogurt, or sour cream; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (a mounded palmful), chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (a mounded palmful), chopped; 1 pound lump crabmeat, cleaned of bits of shell and cartilage; Bibb or iceberg lettuce, for wrapping

Servings: persons

1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 rounded tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar or white vinegar (eyeball it)
1 mango, peeled and diced
5 radishes, thinly sliced
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lime
3 tablespoons mayonnaise, plain yogurt, or sour cream
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (a mounded palmful), chopped
3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (a mounded palmful), chopped
1 pound lump crabmeat, cleaned of bits of shell and cartilage
Bibb or iceberg lettuce, for wrapping

1
In a small sauce pot, combine 2 tablespoons water with the hot peppers, sugar, and vinegar.
2
Place over high heat and bring up to a simmer, then turn it off.
3
Stir to ensure the sugar has dissolved completely.
4
Remove from the heat.
5
Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and let stand for 5 minutes to cool.
6
Add the mangoes, radishes, celery, red onions, lime juice, mayonnaise, cilantro, and parsley.
7
Stir to combine.
8
Gently fold in the crabmeat.
9
To serve, pile the crab salad in lettuce leaves.
10
Roll the leaves around the crab salad to encase it.

256

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, 2 rounded tablespoons sugar, 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar or white vinegar (eyeball it), 1 mango, peeled and diced, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crab Salad Lettuce Wraps

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