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Imitation Crab Ceviche
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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
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 peopl;e
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
  • 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: 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