Best 8 Crab Salad Tostadas Recipes
When you're looking for something easy and satisfying, crab salad tostadas are a great option. Tostadas are crispy, fried or toasted tortillas that form a delicious base for flavorful toppings. A classic crab salad filling combines fresh, sweet crab meat with creamy mayonnaise and tangy herbs and seasonings that add depth of flavor. You can customize your crab salad tostadas by adding your favorite toppings and ingredients, such as diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, or avocado. This crowd-pleasing appetizer or main course is packed with flavor and can be easily made at home with simple ingredients that you may already have on hand.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
CRAB SALAD TOSTADAS
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
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
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
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
CRAB TOSTADAS
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
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 & AVOCADO TOSTADAS
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
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 SALAD FOR TOSTADAS
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
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
BLUE MOONANDREG; CRAB TOSTADA
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Description
- On a smooth spring evening, enjoy this dish of orange-crab tostada, creamy tomatillo dressing, mixed greens, and paprika-braised peppers and onions.
- Beer Pairing
- Blue Moon® Spring Blonde Wheat Ale, with its subtle flavors of orange and lemon peel, pairs nicely with seafood dishes.
- Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- To make the tomatillo dressing, peel and wash the tomatillos. Roast them in the oven for approximately 20 minutes or until soft and blistering. Put in a food processor or blender; puree with cilantro and sugar, add orange juice and then add mayo. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate.
- To make the paprika-braised peppers and onions, saute onions in a large saute pan in oil until soft. Add peppers and beans and saute one minute more. Add paprika and orange juice. Cook an additional 30 seconds. Remove from heat and let cool.
- To make the crab mix, mix orange juice, lemon juice, diced paprika-braised peppers and onions, mayo, crumbled Ritz crackers, and crab.
- To assemble, toss mixed greens with dressing and peppers then put into four bowls. Spread each tostada with crab mix. Place atop salad and garnish with orange slices and more paprika-braised peppers and onions.
- Serve additional tomatillo dressing on the side.
LUMP CRAB MEAT TOSTADAS
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
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 SALAD TOSTADA
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
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
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh crab meat. If you're using canned crab meat, rinse it well and drain it thoroughly before using.
- Be careful not to overcook the crab meat. It should be cooked through, but still tender and flaky.
- Use a variety of toppings on your tostadas. Some popular options include avocado, salsa, sour cream, and cheese.
- Serve the tostadas immediately after they're made. They're best when they're hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
Crab salad tostadas are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for a party or potluck, and they're also a great way to use up leftover crab meat. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will love.
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