Jaiba Crab Ceviche Recipe
Jaiba, also known as crab ceviche, is a staple seafood option in Mexican restaurants and is as delicious as it is refreshing. Luckily, with a few fresh ingredients you can easily make it at home!
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- citrus squeezer
Ingredients
- 1 lb high quality canned or prepared crab meat drained
- ½ cup fresh squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 3-4 Roma tomatoes diced
- 1 small red onion diced
- 1 small cucumber peeled and diced
- 1-2 serrano peppers diced
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- TT black pepper
- tostadas or tortilla chips for servings
- 1 diced avocando (optional)
Instructions
- Drain the crab meat of as much liquid as possible. If the pieces aren’t uniform or you prefer smaller chunks, cut to preferred size. Set aside in the fridge until ready to use.
- In a large mixing bowl (preferably glass or ceramic), gently mix together tomatoes, serrano peppers (use more or less depending on preferred spice levels - if you want minimal spice, de-seed before dicing), red onion, cilantro, lemon, and lime juices. Stir until well combined.
- Add crab meat into the mixing bowl and season everything with salt and pepper. Gently mix until the contents are well combined and the crab is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and transfer to the fridge. Let the mixture marinate for 20-30 minutes. You can let it rest for up to an hour if you want a more intense citrus flavor. *If you’re using raw crab meat, marinate for at least 30 minutes, but preferably for an hour.
- When it’s done resting, taste the jaiba and adjust for salt and pepper if needed. Stir in cucumber and avocado if using.
- Spoon onto tostadas or serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 5.3gProtein: 31gFat: 2.7gSaturated Fat: 0.9gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 872mgPotassium: 608mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 2g
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