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.

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
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic and chopped red onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 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.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until pliable.
- To assemble, place a generous amount of the crab mixture onto each tortilla.
- Top with sliced avocado, radishes, fresh cilantro, and a spoonful of salsa verde.
- 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