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Tostadas de Jaiva

Cultural Context

Tostadas de Jaiva, or crab tostadas, are a beloved coastal dish in Mexico, particularly in regions with abundant seafood. Traditionally enjoyed as a light meal or appetizer, these tostadas showcase the fresh flavors of crab combined with vibrant toppings. They reflect the culinary heritage of Mexican coastal communities, where seafood is a staple. Today, variations can be found across the globe, with many adapting the toppings to include local ingredients while preserving the essence of this refreshing dish.

MexicanMXmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound shrimp (various types, some with heads)
1/2 red onion
1 tomato
1 chile (Serrano or jalapeno)
2 cucumbers
2 mangoes
cilantro
Clamato (amount to preference)
15 lemons (for juice)
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Boil a half red onion, one tomato, and one chile of your choice until almost ready.

2

Add the shrimp to the boiling mixture, cooking for about 4 minutes to avoid overcooking.

3

Cut up another small onion if needed, depending on the batch size.

4

Cut the chosen chile (Serrano or jalapeno) and add according to personal spice preference.

5

Remove seeds from the tomatoes using a spoon and chop them into small pieces.

6

Peel and cut two cucumbers, removing the seeds and chopping them into similar sizes as the other veggies.

7

Peel and cut the mangoes into pieces, ensuring they are roughly the same size as the other vegetables.

8

Once the veggies are ready, add the shrimp to the mixture and blend with about 5-6 shrimp heads.

9

Peel the shrimp, removing the skin and any unwanted parts.

10

Add a whole packet of Hia (4 lbs of shrimp) to the mixture.

11

Season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing well.

12

Add Clamato to the mixture according to preference, avoiding too much to keep it from being too watery.

13

Juice about 15 lemons into the mixture for a lemony flavor.

14

Save some of the boiling water from the shrimp and vegetables for added flavor in the mixture.

15

Strain the blended mixture to enhance flavor before serving.

16

Mix everything thoroughly to ensure even seasoning and flavor.

Equipment Needed

blenderstrainer

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Crab TostadasTostadas de Cangrejo
Local Name: Tostadas de Jaiva

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