Irresistible Zesty Pick-Up Appetizer ~Crispy, crunchy and creamy – all the textures come together; a special recipe for Holiday Entertaining… Gluten Free
2tablespoonsseedless cucumbercoarsely grated and patted dry
1/4teaspoonjalapeñominced
3/4teaspoonsweet onionminced
1teaspoonflat leaf parsley(could use cilantro)
1/4teaspoonsea saltor to taste
4freshcorn tortillas6 inch
1/4cupmicrogreensoptional for garnish
Instructions
For the Crab Salad:
Add all ingredients to a non-reactive bowl. Gently toss all together not to break up the beautiful lump crab. Taste for salt, add just a pinch. Refrigerate until ready to use, up to one day ahead.
Avocado-Cucumber Mash:
Remove pit and skin of avocado. Place on a cutting board – slice coarsely and mash with the side of a knife until creamy and mashed. Add avocado with remaining ingredients to a non-reactive bowl and mix well. Use within few hours. Place in the refrigerator with plastic wrap firmly down on the avocado mash if needed.
Crisp Corn Tortilla Triangles*:
Cut 4 fresh corn tortillas into triangles; each one will yield 6 triangles. In a 8″ skillet, add 1/4 cup neutral oil. Raise heat to medium. When hot, add 8 triangles and cook, turning over when lightly golden and crisp throughout. Place on a plate lined with a sheet of paper towel. Continue with remaining triangles, adding more oil if needed. *Can use store bought crisp tortillas (organic blue ones would be nice.)
Place 1 teaspoon of Avocado Mash on each tortilla triangle. Mound a portion of Crab Salad on top, about 1 tablespoon.
To Put Together / Before Serving:
Place 1 teaspoon of Avocado Mash on each tortilla triangle.Mound a portion of Crab Salad on top, about 1 tablespoon.
Garnish with micro greens or sprouts.
Notes
This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
COURSE: Appetizer, Hors d'oeuvres
CUISINE: American
KEYWORDS: crab and avocado appetizer, crab appetizer, crab tostada bites
Nutrition Facts
Crab Tostadas Bites with Avocado-Cucumber Mash
Amount per Serving
Calories
25
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.2
g
1
%
Trans Fat
0.001
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5
g
Cholesterol
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
110
mg
5
%
Potassium
48
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
0.3
g
0
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
40
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
7
mg
1
%
Iron
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.