Lump Crab Meat Tostadas Recipe

Name: Lump Crab Meat Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lump crabmeat; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onions; 1 jalapeno, stemmed and finely chopped; 3 plum tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chopped; 1/4 cup lightly packed cilantro leaf, chopped; 2 limes, finely grated zest and juice; salt and black pepper; 8 flat tostadas (packaged or homemade fried or baked to crisp); 1 avocado, pitted and thinly sliced; GARNISH; fresh cilantro stem; 2 limes, quartered

Servings: persons

1 lb lump crabmeat
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
1 jalapeno, stemmed and finely chopped
3 plum tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chopped
1/4 cup lightly packed cilantro leaf, chopped
2 limes, finely grated zest and juice
salt and black pepper
8 flat tostadas (packaged or homemade fried or baked to crisp)
1 avocado, pitted and thinly sliced
GARNISH
fresh cilantro stem
2 limes, quartered

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PREPARE:
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Put the crabmeat in a bowl.
3
Pick through it with your fingers to remove any cartilage.
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COMBINE:
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Add the oil, mayonnaise, onion, jalapeno, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime zest and juice to the crabmeat.
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Using a rubber spatula or spoon, gently fold (or toss) all ingredients until well blended.
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Season well with salt and pepper.
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ASSEMBLE:
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Top each tostada shell with a few slices of avocado, place a generous serving of the crabmeat mixture over it, and garnish with a sprig of cilantro. Serve each with a lime wedge.
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OPTION:
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Another more casual option is to put the crabmeat mixture in a bowl or platter and serve the tortillas alongside, allowing your guests to make their own tostadas. In this case, dice the avocado and fold it into the crabmeat mixture.

136

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 lb lump crabmeat, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onions, and more.

Yes, Lump Crab Meat Tostadas 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.

Lump Crab Meat Tostadas

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