Crab Tacos

Gluten Free
Crab Tacos
40 min.
40
40kcal

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Looking for a delicious and gluten-free appetizer that is sure to impress your guests? Look no further than these tantalizing Crab Tacos! With their vibrant colors and fresh ingredients, they are not just a feast for the taste buds but also for the eyes. The combination of tender, shelled crab meat, crispy lettuce, and creamy avocado creates a delightful contrast of textures and flavors that will leave everyone craving more.

What makes these tacos truly special is the homemade salsa, bursting with the freshness of ripe Roma tomatoes, zesty garlic, and a hint of jalapeño heat, giving each bite an extra kick. With the addition of zesty lime juice and fragrant cilantro, this salsa complements the crab perfectly, creating a symphony of taste that will transport you to the sunny shores of Mexico.

These Crab Tacos are incredibly easy to prepare, taking only 40 minutes from start to finish, making them perfect for your next gathering, whether it’s a casual get-together or a fancy soiree. Plus, with only 40 calories per serving, they’re a guilt-free indulgence that can be enjoyed any time of the day as an antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer. Your friends and family will be clamoring for the recipe – serve them up and watch as they disappear in no time!

Ingredients

  •  avocado thinly sliced
  • ounces crabmeat shelled cooked
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh divided
  • large garlic clove minced
  • 0.3 cup spring onion chopped
  • cup lettuce thinly sliced
  • large jalapeno divided halved seeded sliced
  • 40 servings pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  •  roma tomatoes halved seeded sliced
  • cup cheddar cheese shredded
  •  taco shells (see Notes)

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Put tomatoes, garlic, half of the jalapeo, 1/4 cup cilantro, and the lime juice in a food processor and pulse a few times to chop.
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set salsa aside.
  4. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Saut onion and remaining jalapeo until soft, 4 minutes.
  5. Add crab and cook just until crab is warm, about 2 minutes.
  6. Put taco shells or tortillas on a baking pan and warm in oven, about 3 minutes. Arrange on a platter and fill with crab mixture, dividing evenly. Top crab with lettuce, cheese, and avocado.
  7. Sprinkle tacos with green onion and remaining 1/4 cup cilantro.
  8. Serve immediately, with salsa on the side or on top.

Nutrition Facts

Calories40kcal
Protein20.17%
Fat52.6%
Carbs27.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.75
Glycemic Load
1.13
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.4391304403543%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.1mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.68mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:39.84kcal
1.99%
Fat:2.39g
3.68%
Saturated Fat:0.85g
5.31%
Carbohydrates:2.79g
0.93%
Net Carbohydrates:2.08g
0.76%
Sugar:0.43g
0.47%
Cholesterol:8.32mg
2.77%
Sodium:59.37mg
2.58%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.06g
4.12%
Selenium:3.4µg
4.86%
Vitamin K:4.55µg
4.34%
Phosphorus:37.78mg
3.78%
Vitamin C:3.1mg
3.76%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.65%
Copper:0.07mg
3.37%
Calcium:30.94mg
3.09%
Folate:11.89µg
2.97%
Fiber:0.7g
2.8%
Zinc:0.41mg
2.76%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.7%
Vitamin A:125.28IU
2.51%
Vitamin E:0.33mg
2.23%
Potassium:74.38mg
2.13%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.1%
Magnesium:7.82mg
1.96%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.77%
Vitamin B3:0.35mg
1.74%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.55%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.06%
Source:My Recipes