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Crab, Chili, and Avocado Tostaditos

By John AshPhotography by Brian Leatart
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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 20 Servings

Ingredients

Vegetable oil (for frying)

20

4-inch-diameter corn tortillas (cut from larger corn tortillas, if necessary)

3

tablespoons olive oil

2

small poblano chiles, thinly sliced

1

red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1

yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

1

cup thinly sliced onion

4

garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1

teaspoon minced seeded jalapeño chili

3

/4 pound crabmeat, coarsely flaked

1

/2 cup seeded chopped tomatoes

1

/2 cup crumbled Cotija or feta cheese

1

/3 cup coarsely chopped toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

1

/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

1

tablespoon fresh lime juice

1

large avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, diced

1

cup grated Monterey Jack cheese

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat enough vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat to reach depth of 1 inch. Working in batches, add tortillas and fry until crisp, about 45 seconds per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain. DO AHEAD Fried tortillas can be made 1 day ahead. Cool tortillas completely and store in resealable plastic bag at room temperature.

    Step 2

    Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add poblano chilies, bell peppers, onion, garlic, and jalapeño; sauté until just beginning to soften, about 12 minutes. Transfer to large bowl; cool.

    Step 3

    Mix crab, tomatoes, Cotija cheese, pumpkin seeds, cilantro, and lime juice into vegetable mixture. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Crab mixture can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

    Step 4

    Preheat broiler. Place tortillas in single layer on 2 baking sheets. Top with crab mixture and avocado. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. Broil until cheese melts, about 30 seconds, then serve.

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