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.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 169kcal
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
*Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using an online nutrition calculator.
Wait to add the avocado until right before serving.
Eat within 24 hours for maximum freshness, but try to let it sit for at least 4 hours before serving to let the flavors meld. Use freshly squeezed lime juice and the freshest ingredients you can find.
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg