Best 4 Imitation Crab Tostadas Recipes

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Tostadas are a delicious and versatile Mexican dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are made with crispy tortillas that are topped with a variety of ingredients, such as beans, cheese, meat, seafood, and vegetables. Imitation crab tostadas are a popular variation of this dish that is made with imitation crab meat, a budget-friendly and sustainable alternative to real crab meat. This article features two recipes for imitation crab tostadas: a classic version and a spicy version. Both recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal!

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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.

DELICIOUS IMITATION CRAB TOSTADAS WITH SECRET SAUCE



Delicious Imitation Crab Tostadas with Secret Sauce image

Delicious, fresh and easy crab tostadas. Perfect on a hot summer day.

Provided by admin

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 chp mayo
1 lime (zest and juiced)
dash of hot sauce (I used Tapatio)
salt and pepper to taste
3 16oz packages of imitation crab
5 limes (juiced)
7 tomatoes diced
5 jalapenos deseeded and minced
3 bunches of green onion chopped
1 bunch of cilantro chopped
avocado to top with
tostadas of choice (fresh or store-bought)

Steps:

  • Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use
  • You want to add the cilantro to your food processor and give it a rough chop. Be careful not to pulverize it. Set cilantro aside in a big bowl.
  • Next, add jalapenos to the food processor and give it a rough chop. Add the jalapenos to the bowl.
  • Give your tomatoes and green onion a dice. Set those in the bowl.
  • Add small batches of crab to your food processor do you get a more consistent chop. Try not to pulverized thus as well. Add it to the bowl and mix until well combined. Squeeze lime juice and enjoy!
  • Tostada Layers goes like this•Tostada•Secrete sauce•Crab mixture •Avocado slices•Dash of hot sauce and squeeze of lime

EASY CRAB TOSTADAS



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These are delicious tostadas, my whole family makes them and loves them. My husband doesn't care to much for seafood but always looks forward to eating this.

Provided by jjwilson_1

Categories     Crab

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package tostadas
1 (16 ounce) package crab (immitation crab is fine)
4 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion (or less)
chopped cilantro
1 lemon, juice of
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream, 8oz
salt
hot sauce (optional)
1 avocado (optional)

Steps:

  • chop up crab or pull apart with your hands put all ingredients together in a bowel and drench with lemon and salt. Put sour cream on tostada top with crab mixture and top with slices of avocado and any kind of hot sauce if you want.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.9, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 119.5, Sodium 404.6, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.6, Protein 24.8

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen crab meat. Imitation crab has a tendency to be mushy, so using fresh or frozen crab meat will give you the best results.

  • Flake the crab meat into small pieces. This will help it to spread evenly on the tostadas and make them easier to eat.

  • Be careful not to overcook the crab meat. Overcooked crab meat is tough and chewy, so cook it just until it is heated through.

  • Use a variety of toppings. The toppings you use on your tostadas will help to add flavor and texture. Some popular options include avocado, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and sour cream.

  • Serve the tostadas immediately. Tostadas are best when they are served immediately after they are made. This will help to ensure that the chips are crispy and the toppings are fresh.

Conclusion:

Imitation crab tostadas are a quick and easy appetizer or snack that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover crab meat. With a variety of toppings to choose from, there is sure to be a tostada that everyone will enjoy.

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