Best 5 Crabmeat Tostadas Recipes

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Tostadas are a delightful Mexican dish that combines crispy tortillas with a variety of toppings. Our recipe features succulent crab meat as the star ingredient, along with a refreshing combination of pico de gallo, creamy avocado slices, and tangy Mexican crema. But that's not all! We also offer two additional variations to cater to different preferences. The first variation introduces a zesty mango salsa, adding a burst of tropical flavor to the mix. The second variation tantalizes taste buds with a spicy chipotle crema, creating a smoky and flavorful twist. Whether you prefer classic, fruity, or spicy, these crabmeat tostadas promise an explosion of flavors in every bite.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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.

CRABMEAT TOSTADAS



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All you need is a little lime juice, cilantro and chili pepper for this crabmeat tostada topping. Corn makes a nice addition too, but at this time of year it will have to come from the freezer.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 10m

Yield 6 main-dish servings or 10 appetizer servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound cooked crabmeat, picked over for shells
1 to 2 jalapeño or serrano chilies, seeded if desired and minced
4 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced thin or minced
1/2 pound tomatoes, finely diced (optional; omit if good tomatoes are not available)
2/3 cup corn kernels (fresh or thawed frozen), steamed for 5 minutes
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (more to taste)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Salt to taste
9 corn tortillas, cut into quarters or halves and toasted in the microwave
Sliced radishes (optional)

Steps:

  • Toss together all of the ingredients except the tortillas and radishes. If desired, warm through in a pan over medium heat, but don't cook the crab, or it will become too tough.
  • Spoon the crab mixture onto the toasted tortilla halves or triangles. Garnish with radish slices if desired and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 175, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 447 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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

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

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

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh crab meat. If you're using frozen crab meat, be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • To make the tostadas, you can either use store-bought tostada shells or make your own. To make your own, simply cut corn tortillas into wedges and bake them in the oven until crispy.
  • Be sure to season the crab meat well. You can use a variety of seasonings, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  • If you don't have any avocado on hand, you can substitute sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • If you're looking for a spicier tostada, you can add some chopped jalapeños or cayenne pepper to the crab meat mixture.

Conclusion:

Crabmeat tostadas are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or lunch. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying snack, give crabmeat tostadas a try.

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