Tex Mex Crab Bites
Tex Mex Crab Bites are the perfect fusion of fresh seafood and bold Tex-Mex flavors, making them an irresistible party appetizer or snack! These bite-sized delights feature crispy baked corn tortilla rounds topped with a mouthwatering mixture of lump crab meat, zesty cheddar cheese, diced jalapeños, and vibrant red bell peppers, all seasoned with smoky cumin, chili powder, and fresh lime juice. The combination of creamy sour cream and bright green onion garnish adds a flavorful finishing touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, these crab bites deliver a satisfying crunch and a burst of spice in every bite, making them a crowd-pleasing favorite for game day, gatherings, or casual dinner parties.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Lump crab meat
- 6 Corn tortillas
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 Small jalapeño, finely diced
- 0.5 Red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (for garnish)
- 2 Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Using a round cookie cutter or a knife, cut each corn tortilla into 2–3-inch rounds to create bite-size bases. You should end up with about 18 rounds.
Brush both sides of the tortilla rounds lightly with olive oil and arrange them on a baking sheet.
Bake the tortilla rounds in the preheated oven for 5–7 minutes, or until they are crisp and lightly golden. Remove and set aside to cool.
In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, shredded cheddar cheese, diced jalapeño, diced red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix to evenly distribute the ingredients, being careful not to break apart the crab meat too much.
Spoon about a tablespoon of the crab mixture onto each tortilla round, carefully mounding it in the center.
Place the topped tortilla rounds back onto the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the crab mixture is heated through.
Remove the Tex Mex Crab Bites from the oven and let them cool slightly.
Garnish each crab bite with a dollop of sour cream and a few slices of green onion for added flavor and presentation.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.4 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.3 g | 211% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 301 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 1737 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.8 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 91.4 g | 183% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1309 mg | 101% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1706 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
