Mexican Imitation Crab (Surimi) Ceviche
A refreshing ceviche using imitation crab, lime juice, diced tomato, cucumber, and jalapeño.

Total
15 min
Prep
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Imitation crab (surimi) sticks
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1/2 cup Tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup Cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon Jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 2 tablespoons Red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Cilantro, chopped(optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Thinly slice or chop the imitation crab sticks into bite‑size pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
- 2
Add the diced tomato, cucumber, red onion, and minced jalapeño to the bowl.
- 3
Pour the lime juice over the mixture, sprinkle with salt and optional black pepper, then gently toss to coat evenly.
- 4
Let the ceviche sit at room temperature for 5‑7 minutes so the lime juice slightly “cooks” the seafood and flavors meld.
- 5
Stir in chopped cilantro (if using) just before serving and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice as desired.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
120
6% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
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