Best 13 Imitation Crab Tostadas Recipes

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Imitation crab tostadas are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with imitation crab, a budget-friendly and versatile seafood substitute, these tostadas are packed with flavor and texture. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep time, you can have a platter of these tasty treats ready to impress your friends and family. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

DELICIOUS IMITATION CRAB TOSTADAS WITH SECRET SAUCE



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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

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 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

MEXICAN CRAB COCKTAIL



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Coctel de Jaiva loaded with fresh yet bold flavors you'll love with saltine crackers or tostadas. Made with imitation crab, tomatoes, cucumber and a refreshing tomato juice, this Mexican seafood cocktail is seriously addictive!

Provided by Lalaine

Categories     Appetizer

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound imitation crab, coarsely shredded
juice from 2 limes
salt and pepper to taste
3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 onion, peeled and diced
1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
2 Jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1/2 bundle cilantro, stemmed and chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
2 cups Clamato juice

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine crab and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let stand for 3 to 5 minutes.,
  • Add tomatoes, onions, cucumber, jalapeno, and cilantro.
  • Add ketchup and stir to combine.
  • Add Clamato juice.
  • Season with salt to taste. Gently stir to combine.
  • Refrigerate for about 10 to 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 8 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 1123 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TOSTADAS DE JAIBA



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These delicious tostadas de jaiba are the perfect meal for the hot summer weather.

Provided by Carissa

Categories     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb imitation crab meat
1/4 red onion
1 English cucumber
2 serrano peppers
4 roma tomatoes
1/2 cup cilantro
1 avocado
1 1/2 tsp garlic salt (I use Lawry's)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp soy sauce
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup ketchup
2 cups clamato juice
tostadas

Steps:

  • Chop up the red onion, cucumber and serrano peppers. Put them in a large bowl.
  • Then chop up the tomatoes, cilantro and avocado and add them to the bowl.
  • Chop up the imitation crab meat and add it to the bowl. Give everything a good mix with a large spoon.
  • Next add the garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, ketchup and clamato juice to the bowl. Give it another good mix.
  • Cover the bowl and transfer it to the fridge to chill for at least an hour before serving.
  • Serve on tostadas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 957 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY CRAB TOSTADAS



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Delicious, packed with flavor, and easy: that's the name of the game with this elegant tostada recipe, which takes its flavorful cues from Mexico. Get the recipe for Spicy Crab Tostadas.

Provided by Ananda Eidelstein

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large jalapeño
0.33 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
0.25 cup canola oil
4 6-in. corn tortillas
8 ounces cooked jumbo lump crabmeat, drained and picked over
2 stalks celery, finely chopped (½ cup), plus leaves for serving
1 small shallot, finely chopped (2 Tbsp.)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Thinly sliced radishes, for serving
Green pepper hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler with rack 6 inches from heat. Place jalapeño on a baking sheet and broil until charred in spots, 5 to 8 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Finely chop and transfer to a small bowl; stir in mayonnaise and ¼ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tortilla; cook, flipping once and pressing down with a spatula for even coloring, until golden, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining 3 tortillas. (Reduce heat as needed if tortillas get too dark around edges.) Season fried tortillas with ¼ teaspoon salt.
  • Stir crabmeat, celery, shallot, lime juice, pepper, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt in a bowl until combined. Spread jalapeño mayonnaise over tortillas and top with crabmeat mixture. Top with radishes, celery leaves, and hot sauce (if using).

CRAB CEVICHE (CEVICHE DE JAIBA)



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Zesty refreshing crab ceviche, also called ceciche de jaiba is a Sunday brunch must have. Serve it with crunchy tortilla chips and a icy cocktail.

Provided by Tanya

Categories     Side dish recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tomatoes
1 small bunch cilantro
1 cup chopped crab meat or imitation crab
1 small red onion
1 avocado
1 cucumber
1 jalapeno
4 limes
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Dice tomatoes, onions, avocado, cilantro, jalapeno and cucumber and place in a medium size glass or ceramic bowl. Add crab meat.
  • Juice limes or lemon right into the bowl and add salt and pepper. Mix everything very well.
  • Serve with tostadas or corn tortillas. Or as is!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 70 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 16 grams fat, Fiber 13 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 642 grams sodium, Sugar 12 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams unsaturated fat

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

IMITATION CRAB TOSTADAS



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Great when company comes unexpected and dont have time to cook a regular lunch, My Family loves it especially in the summer.

Provided by yolanda garibay

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg imitation crabmeat, shredded
1 pkg peas and carrots, frozen
1/2 c chopped onions
1/4 c best food mayo
1/2 c sour cream
1/4 c chopped cylantro
1 Tbsp salt and pepper
1 pkg tostadas

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all ingredients together.
  • 2. Spoon over tostada, top with salsa of choise.

MINI CRAB TOSTADAS RECIPE



Mini Crab Tostadas Recipe image

Provided by Joyce K.

Yield 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 tsp. Garlic Garlic Seasoning
3/4 cup chunked crabmeat
1/4 cup red onion
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
3 Tbsp. lime juice
1/4 cup Simply Salsa Mix
14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
3/4 cup refried beans
36 Tostitos® scoops
1/2 cup Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients; set aside for 15 minutes. Prepare salsa as directed on package with tomatoes; set aside. Layer the following in each scoop, 1/2 teaspoon beans, 1/2 teaspoon salsa, 1 piece of crab. Sprinkle each with cheese. Makes 8-10 servings.

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 CEVICHE TOSTADA



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Provided by Lokness

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces imitation crab leg meat ((diced))
2 tomatoes ((cut into small dices))
½ white or yellow onion ((cut into small dices))
4 tablespoons cilantro ((chopped))
2½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice ((about 1½ lemons))
1 teaspoon salt
7 - 8 tostadas

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine imitation crab, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well. It is ok if some of the imitation crab start to fall apart. Taste and adjust with more lemon juice and salt if needed. Cover with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200˚F (95˚C).
  • Place tostadas on a baking sheet, and bake in the oven for 3 minutes or until warm. Transfer the tostadas to serving plates. Scoop ceviche on a tostada and serve immediately.

MEXICAN SHRIMP AND CRAB CEVICHE



Mexican shrimp and crab ceviche image

Try this delicious refreshing shrimp and crab ceviche, so good as a side dish or appetizer. A mix of flavors you will love.

Provided by Tatiana Shifruk

Categories     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tomato (chopped)
1/2 bunch cilantro (chopped)
1 jalapeno (chopped)
1 cup raw peeled shrimp (chopped)
1 cup imitation crab (chopped)
1 avocado (chopped)
3 limes (or 2 lemons)
1/2 onion (chopped)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Juice lime or lemon in a medium size glass bowl. Add shrimp and crab and stir.
  • Add all other ingredients. Mix. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with tortilla chips or on tostadas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 171 mg, Sodium 1017 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have imitation crab, you can use cooked shrimp or flaked fish.
  • Be careful not to overcook the tortillas, or they will become tough.
  • Load up your tostadas with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and shredded cheese.
  • Serve the tostadas immediately, while they are still warm and crispy.

Conclusion:

Imitation crab tostadas are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner. With a variety of toppings to choose from, there is sure to be a tostada that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and tasty meal, give imitation crab tostadas a try!

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