Tacos de Jaiba

Tacos de Jaiba are delicious gluten-free tacos filled with fresh crab meat, seasoned to perfection, and topped with a vibrant salsa. This seafood delight is perfect for a light meal or a festive gathering.

Tacos de Jaiba
20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Mexican
320 kcal

Ingredients

  • Fresh crab meat - 200 grams
  • Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Red onion - 1/4 cup, finely chopped
  • Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Avocado - 1, sliced
  • Radishes - 4, thinly sliced
  • Salsa verde - 1/4 cup

Steps

  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic and chopped red onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add the fresh crab meat to the skillet, season with salt, black pepper, and lime juice, then gently mix and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  3. Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until pliable.
  4. To assemble, place a generous amount of the crab mixture onto each tortilla.
  5. Top with sliced avocado, radishes, fresh cilantro, and a spoonful of salsa verde.
  6. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Carbs: 30 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 480 mg
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg
  • Total Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
  • Rich in omega-3 fatty acids that promote heart health.

Tags

MexicanGluten-FreeSeafood Dish