Crab Avocado Tostadas
Crab Avocado Tostadas are a vibrant, delicious dish that brings the taste of summer straight to your table. These crispy corn tortillas are topped with creamy avocado, sweet lump crab meat, and zesty lime, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal for casual lunches or elegant gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings. Each bite offers a delightful crunch that’s sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Coastal
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small corn tortillas
- 8 oz fresh lump crab meat
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place corn tortillas on an oven rack or baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- In a bowl, gently mix crab meat with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Add cilantro if desired.
- Halve avocados and remove pits. Scoop flesh into a bowl; mash lightly with a fork, adding salt and lime juice until creamy but chunky.
- Assemble tostadas by spreading mashed avocado on each tortilla followed by the crab mixture.
- Garnish with extra cilantro and hot sauce if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg