Best 7 Crab Salad Tostadas Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our carefully curated collection of crab salad tostada recipes. These tantalizing tostadas showcase the harmonious blend of fresh crab meat, crisp tostada shells, and a symphony of flavorful ingredients. From the classic crab salad tostada adorned with avocado and tomato to the exotic mango and jicama crab salad tostada, each recipe offers a unique taste experience. Dive into the zesty flavors of our spicy crab tostada or relish the refreshing cucumber and crab tostada. With a variety of toppings and dressings to choose from, these crab salad tostadas are sure to satisfy every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRAB TOSTADAS



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Provided by Lourdes Castro

Categories     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Cinco de Mayo     Dinner     Lunch     Mayonnaise     Crab     Avocado     Jalapeño     Cilantro     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound lump crabmeat
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 jalapeño, stemmed and finely chopped
3 plum tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chopped
1/4 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves, chopped
2 limes, finely grated zest and juice
Salt and black pepper
8 flat tostada shells, packaged or homemade
1 avocado, pitted and thinly sliced
Garnish
Cilantro sprigs
2 limes, quartered

Steps:

  • Prepare the Crabmeat
  • Put the crabmeat in a bowl. Pick through it with your fingers to remove any cartilage.
  • Combine the Ingredients
  • Add the oil, mayonnaise, onion, jalapeño, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime zest and juice to the crabmeat. Using a rubber spatula or spoon, gently fold (or toss) all ingredients until well blended. Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Assemble and Serve
  • 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.

CRAB SALAD TOSTADAS



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If you can't find tostadas at the store, you can fry your own, or just serve the crab salad and dip with large tortilla chips alongside instead.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Crab     Celery     Tomato     Mint     Jalapeño     Lime Juice     Dip     Avocado     Lime     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Quick & Easy     Summer     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, preferably yellow, halved
1 cup mint leaves
1 jalapeño, seeded if desired, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 lb. super lump or jumbo lump crab meat, picked over, drained
1 batch Creamy Avocado Dip
Lime wedges (for serving)

Steps:

  • Toss celery, tomatoes, mint, jalapeño, lime juice, oil, Old Bay, and salt in a large bowl. Gently mix in crab meat.
  • Spread tostadas with Creamy Avocado Dip and top with salad. Serve with lime wedges alongside.

CRAB CEVICHE



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This has always been a crowd pleaser in my home. This is wonderful as an appetizer served on tostadas or even with tortilla chips. Make sure to refrigerate before you serve, it tastes best when very cold. I like to serve on tostadas with a thin layer of mayonnaise for a nice refreshing lunch.

Provided by LOUISGUCCI

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, flaked
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
½ bunch cilantro, chopped
2 limes, juiced
3 serrano peppers, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the shredded imitation crab into a glass or porcelain bowl. Plastic or metal are not recommended. Stir olive oil into the crabmeat until well coated, then stir in the cilantro, onion, tomato and serrano peppers. Squeeze the lime juice over everything, and mix well. Season with plenty of salt and pepper. Refrigerate for about 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 240.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

CRAB SALAD TOSTADA



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Try our crab salad recipe that has corn and red peppers for a refreshing twist. It makes for the perfect tostada-topper with just 15 minutes of prep time!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (6.5 oz.) lump crabmeat, drained, flaked
1 red pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/3 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced, divided
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
6 corn tostada shells (5 inch)

Steps:

  • Mix first 6 ingredients and half the jalapeño peppers in medium bowl.
  • Mix mayo and sour cream in small bowl. Finely chop remaining jalapeño peppers; add to mayo mixture.
  • Spread about 1 Tbsp. mayo mixture on each tostada shell. Top evenly with crabmeat mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

CRAB SALAD FOR TOSTADAS



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This salad uses imitation crabmeat. It's healthy and fulfilling, great for lunch. You can add more veggies or replace them to suit your taste. I've substituted the carrots and cucumber with cooked frozen carrots and peas and also some corn with very good results.

Provided by Mami J

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped imitation crabmeat
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream (or to taste)
1 cup shredded lettuce, crisped
1 medium cucumber, seeded and shaved into strips lengthwise with a vegetable peeler
1 -2 carrot, shaved into strips
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small green chili pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
salt and black pepper
tostadas or halved pita bread, to serve

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl, adding salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve over tostadas or as filling for pitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.7, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 34.9, Sodium 1238.8, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 5.2, Protein 20.3

CRAB & AVOCADO TOSTADAS



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Use a corn tortilla as a base then top with storecupboard crabmeat, guacamole-style Mexican dip and salad

Provided by Lucy Netherton

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small red onion , sliced into thin rings
juice 2 limes , plus wedges to serve
pinch of caster sugar
170g can white crabmeat in brine, drained
2 spring onions , finely sliced
1 red chilli , deseeded and chopped
1 really ripe avocado , peeled, stoned and chopped
1 small garlic clove , crushed
2 corn tortillas
handful mixed salad leaves

Steps:

  • Put the onion in a bowl and cover with half the lime juice and a good pinch each of sugar and salt. Leave to soften while you get everything else ready.
  • Mix together the crabmeat, spring onions and half the chilli. Season with black pepper and set aside. Mash the avocado with the remaining lime juice, garlic and some seasoning. You can leave it quite chunky or mash it until smooth. Stir in the rest of the chilli.
  • Bend each tortilla in half and toast in a toaster for 1 min. Put on 2 plates and top with the salad leaves, then mashed avocado. Finish with the crabmeat and drained pickled onion. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

LUMP CRAB MEAT TOSTADAS



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Crisp tortillas are layered with slices of creamy avocado and topped with a zesty crab salad to make the perfect appetizer or light meal.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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
fresh cilantro stem
2 limes, quartered

Steps:

  • PREPARE:.
  • Put the crabmeat in a bowl.
  • Pick through it with your fingers to remove any cartilage.
  • COMBINE:.
  • Add the oil, mayonnaise, onion, jalapeño, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime zest and juice to the crabmeat.
  • Using a rubber spatula or spoon, gently fold (or toss) all ingredients until well blended.
  • Season well with salt and pepper.
  • ASSEMBLE:.
  • 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.
  • OPTION:.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.2, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 88, Sodium 488.5, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 6, Sugar 3.6, Protein 27.4

Tips for Making Crab Salad Tostadas:

  • Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh, high-quality crab meat for the best flavor. Fresh lump crab is ideal, but you can also use claw or backfin meat.
  • Simple Dressing: The dressing for the crab salad should be simple and light, allowing the flavor of the crab to shine through. A combination of mayonnaise, lime juice, and a touch of Dijon mustard works well.
  • Fresh Herbs: Add fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, or dill to the crab salad for an extra burst of flavor and color.
  • Crispy Tostadas: Use high-quality tostada shells or make your own by baking corn tortillas in the oven until crispy.
  • Garnish: Top the tostadas with a variety of garnishes such as avocado slices, shredded cabbage, salsa, or a sprinkle of cotija cheese. This adds flavor, texture, and visual appeal.

Conclusion:

Crab salad tostadas are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or light meal. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of preparation, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are entertaining guests or simply looking for a quick and tasty lunch, crab salad tostadas are sure to be a hit. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to make this delightful dish.

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