Mexican Crab Cocktail
Coctel de Jaiva is loaded with fresh yet bold flavors you'll love with saltine crackers or tostadas. Made with imitation crab, tomatoes, cucumber, and a refreshing tomato juice, this Mexican seafood cocktail is seriously addictive!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 201kcal
- 1 pound imitation crab, coarsely shredded
- juice from 2 limes
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 onion, peeled and diced
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
- 2 Jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
- 1/2 bundle cilantro, stemmed and chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 cups Clamato juice
In a bowl, combine crab and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let stand for 3 to 5 minutes.,
Add tomatoes, onions, cucumber, jalapeno, and cilantro.
Add ketchup and Clamato juice. Stir to combine.
Season with salt to taste. Stir to combine.
Refrigerate for about 10 to 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 8g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 1123mg | Potassium: 597mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1665IU | Vitamin C: 56.2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.8mg