A beautifully plated golden tostada topped with chunks of white crab meat, the vibrant winter citrus salsa adding bursts of yellow, orange and red. Wedges of lime and sprigs of cilantro garnish the plate.

Chilly Sunrise Tostada with Crab & Winter Citrus Salsa

Name: Chilly Sunrise Tostada with Crab & Winter Citrus Salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: fresh crab meat, 1/2 pound picked over for shells; small corn tostadas, 4; grapefruit, 1 segmented and chopped; oranges, 2 segmented and chopped; small red onion, 1 finely chopped; jalapeno, 1 seeded and minced; fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup chopped; lime, 1 juiced; olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Category Brunch

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Mexican

Technique Chopping

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: January 20, 2024

This inventive play on a classic tostada, complete with succulent crab meat and a vibrant winter citrus salsa, is the perfect way to turn up the heat on a chilly day. The crab will inject the dish with a touch of luxury, while bright citrus notes cut through the richness to keep things light and flavorful.

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh crab meat - 1/2 pound - picked over for shells
Small corn tostadas - 4
Grapefruit - 1 - segmented and chopped
Oranges - 2 - segmented and chopped
Small red onion - 1 - finely chopped
Jalapeno - 1 - seeded and minced
Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup - chopped
Lime - 1 - juiced
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍊🌶️🥣

In a bowl, combine grapefruit, oranges, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and half of the lime juice. Stir well and add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 2 - 🌽🍯🔥

Lightly brush your tostadas with olive oil and heat them in a pan over medium heat until they are crisp and golden brown.
Step 3 - 🦀🌽🥄

Evenly distribute the crab meat among the tostadas. Then, top each with a generous portion of your winter citrus salsa.
Step 4 - 🍋🌿🍽️

Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice and if you wish, a sprinkling of additional chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

Additional

This recipe is flexible and ripe for experimentation. In lieu of tostadas, you could use tortillas or even naan bread for a global twist to maintain the Instagram-worthy appearance. Add some sliced avocado or sour cream for creaminess, if preferred. Involve kids by letting them help with the citrus salsa preparation.