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Imitation Crab Ceviche
Light, fresh, and absent of any raw seafood concerns, Imitation Crab Ceviche is a tasty snack that’s best enjoyed with tortilla chips or tostadas.
Course
Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine
Mexican-American
Keyword
faux crab ceviche, Imitation Crab Ceviche
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
peopl;e
Calories
169
kcal
Author
Christina Koncker
Ingredients
Imitation Crab Ceviche
8
ounces
imitation crab meat (flake style)
½
medium
red onion
finely minced
1
poblano pepper
finely minced
1
avocado
diced
½
teaspoon
Old Bay seasoning
salt, to taste
parsley, finely chopped (optional, garnish)
Lime Juice “Dressing”
1
tablespoon
onion
finely minced
1
jalapeno
diced
3
tablespoons
lime juice
freshly squeezed
½
tablespoon
canola oil
⅛
teaspoon
salt
Instructions
Add diced onion, diced jalapeno, freshly-squeezed lime juice, canola oil, and salt to a food processor or blender.
Blend for 30 seconds. Set aside.
Shred the imitation crab meat into pieces with your hands and add to a bowl. Add diced red onion and poblano pepper.
Pour lime juice mixture into the bowl. Sprinkle in Old Bay seasoning.
Fold the ingredients together, until just combined.
If possible, refrigerate for 4 hours to let the flavors meld before eating.
Remove Imitation Crab Ceviche from the refrigerator and add the diced avocado pieces, and gently fold until just mixed.
Serve with tortilla chips or atop tostadas.
Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Wait to add the avocado until right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories:
169
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
19
g
|
Protein:
5
g
|
Fat:
9
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
6
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.01
g
|
Cholesterol:
6
mg
|
Sodium:
397
mg
|
Potassium:
343
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
4
g
|
Vitamin A:
234
IU
|
Vitamin C:
38
mg
|
Calcium:
17
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg