Tacos de Jaiba
Tacos de Jaiba are a fresh and light Mexican taco that combines the rich flavor of crab with the citrus of lime and the freshness of cilantro. They are extremely popular in Mexico's coastal regions, especially Veracruz and Baja California, where fresh seafood is an everyday staple. This taco is the perfect choice for a quick and nutritious dinner that is guaranteed to bring the flavors of the Mexican coast to your table. If you love seafood, you absolutely must try this recipe!
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Ingredients for this recipe
Servings: 5
400
g
Crab meat (cleaned)
2
Lime
2
tbsp
Olive oil
1
Onion
2
cloves
Garlic
1
Red chili pepper
1
packet
Fresh cilantro
1
Avocado
2
Tomato
1
tsp
Salt
1
tsp
Black pepper
1
tsp
Smoked paprika
1
tsp
Ground cumin
10
Corn tortillas
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Preparation Steps
1
Finely chop the onion, garlic, tomatoes, chili, and cilantro.
2
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
3
Add the tomatoes and chili, and cook for 5 minutes, or until the tomatoes have softened.
4
Add the crab meat, season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the crab is heated through.
5
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a flame until lightly charred.
6
Fill the tortillas with the spiced crab mixture, and top with fresh cilantro and diced avocado.
7
Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos before serving to enhance the flavors.
