Crispy Lime Chips With Crab Recipe

Name: Crispy Lime Chips With Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 10 flour tortillas (10 inches); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, divided; 2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained; 6 green onions, finely chopped; 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1
In a small bowl, combine salt and lime zest; set aside.
2
Using a 3-inch star-shaped cookie cutter, cut eight star shapes from each tortilla. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat half of the oil. Fry tortilla stars, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Add more oil as needed. Drain on paper towels; immediately sprinkle with salt mixture.
3
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, lime juice and 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning until blended. Fold in crab and onions. Arrange chips on ungreased
4
. Top with crab mixture; sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
5
Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining seafood seasoning. Serve immediately.

1333

kcal

Calories

Fat

207

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons grated lime zest, 10 flour tortillas (10 inches), 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Crispy Lime Chips With Crab 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.

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Crispy Lime Chips With Crab

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