Ingredients
Scale
Before you start preparing your honey lime crab tacos, gather the following ingredients to ensure you have everything you need on hand:
- 1 pound of fresh crab meat (preferably lump or jumbo lump)
- 8 soft corn or flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup of thinly sliced red cabbage
- 1/4 cup of diced red onion
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Creating honey lime crab tacos is a straightforward process that involves a few simple steps. Follow this numbered guide to make perfect tacos every time:
- Prepare the Crab Filling:
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the crab meat, honey, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro.
- Mix gently to avoid breaking the crab meat, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside to marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Tortillas:
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side or until they are pliable. Alternatively, you can wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for about 20 seconds.
- Assemble the Tacos:
- Lay a warm tortilla flat on a plate.
- Spoon a generous amount of the crab mixture onto the center of the tortilla.
- Top with a portion of red cabbage, diced red onion, sliced avocado, and jalapeño (if using).
- Serve:
- Garnish with additional cilantro if desired, and serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 200
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Protein: 17g