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Lump crab meat is delicious with a slightly sweet and satisfying texture. It’s popular among seafood lovers everywhere. We’ve collected 12 of the Best Lump Crab Meat Recipes, from appetizers to salads and bisques and more.
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Easy Lump Crab Meat Salad Recipe

This fresh and flavorful ceviche makes a tasty snack when paired with tostadas. It’s a light and refreshing salad that’s best served cold.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Plastic Wrap

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb crab meat canned or cooked crabmeat, you can also use imitation crab
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno diced seeded if preferred for less heat
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 medium cucumber peeled and diced
  • 1/2 medium avocado diced

Instructions

  • Drain the crab meat if you use canned crab. Drain well then cut the crab into smaller chunks if preferred.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add tomatoes, chopped onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, and lemon juice. Mix well.
  • Add crab meat, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until combined.
  • Cover with a piece of plastic wrap. Transfer the mixture to the refrigerator and let it rest for 30-60 minutes.
  • Add diced cucumber and avocado right before serving. Mix gently. Serve with tortilla chips or tostada shells. (You can drain the juices if preferred.)

Notes

You can use canned crab meat, imitation crab, or cook the real blue jaiba crab for this recipe.
It’s important to add cucumber and avocado right before serving, so that they stay nice and fresh.