Prep
45 Minutes
Total
300 Minutes
Yield
4 Servings
Ingredients
Pepper & Onion Sauté
2 Tbsp
Canola Oil
1/2 Ea
Red Bell Pepper, diced
1/2 Ea
Yellow Bell Pepper, diced
1/2 Ea
Red Onion, diced
2 Tsp
Chili Powder
1/4 Tsp
Cumin
1/4 Tsp
Smoked Paprika
2 Tbsp
Cilantro, chopped
Lime Crème Fraiche
3/4 Cup
Crème Fraiche
2 Ea
Lime, zest & juiced
To Taste
Salt
Pickled Avocado
1 Cup
White Wine Vinegar
1 Cup
Water
1/3 Cup
Sugar
1 Tbsp
Salt
2 Ea
Avocados, firm, sliced
1 Ea
Garlic Clove, smashed
1 Ea
Lime, sliced
5 Ea
Cilantro Stems
1 Tsp
Red Pepper Flakes
Fried Crab
4 Cups
Canola Oil
16 Oz
Heron Point Crab Meat
1 1/2 Cup
All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup
Cornstarch
2 Tsp
Baking Powder
1 Cup
Pilsner Beer
To Serve
Corn Tortillas
Red Cabbage, core removed and thinly sliced
Lime Wedge
*For 6 oz. retail can users, please see our scaled recipe below.
These Crab Tacos bring a bold mix of flavors and textures that capture everything you love about coastal cooking. Crispy fried Heron Point crab is layered with sautéed peppers and onions, creamy lime crème fraîche, and tangy pickled avocado for the perfect balance of crunch, spice, and zest. Every bite delivers a burst of freshness wrapped in a warm corn tortilla. Bright, flavorful, and irresistibly satisfying, these tacos turn any night into a seaside celebration.
Instructions
Pepper & Onion Sauté
- Heat oil in sauté pan on medium high heat
- Cook vegetable until tender, about 5 minutes
- Season with spices, finish with cilantro
Lime Crème Fraiche
- In a small bowl combine the crème fraiche, lime zest and juice, season with salt
Pickled Avocado
- In a small sauce pot bring vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to a boil
- Once sugar and salt are dissolved, remove from heat and chill completely
- In a mason jar, arrange avocado, garlic, lime, cilantro, and red pepper flakes inside Pour chilled vinegar mixture on top
- Keep in fridge for at least 5 hours to infuse
Fried Crab
- Heat oil in medium sauce pot to 350°F
- In small mixing bowl whisk together 1 Cup flour, cornstarch, baking powder and stream in beer continuing to whisk until combined
- Dredge crab in flour and then dip in beer batter
- Carefully drop into hot oil and fry for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown
- Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels
- Repeat until all crab is fried
Crab Taco with Pickled Avocado – 16 oz
Ingredients
Pepper & Onion Sauté
2 Tbsp
Canola Oil
1/2 Ea
Red Bell Pepper, diced
1/2 Ea
Yellow Bell Pepper, diced
1/2 Ea
Red Onion, diced
2 Tsp
Chili Powder
1/4 Tsp
Cumin
1/4 Tsp
Smoked Paprika
2 Tbsp
Cilantro, chopped
Lime Crème Fraiche
3/4 Cup
Crème Fraiche
2 Ea
Lime, zest & juiced
To Taste
Salt
Pickled Avocado
1 Cup
White Wine Vinegar
1 Cup
Water
1/3 Cup
Sugar
1 Tbsp
Salt
2 Ea
Avocados, firm, sliced
1 Ea
Garlic Clove, smashed
1 Ea
Lime, sliced
5 Ea
Cilantro Stems
1 Tsp
Red Pepper Flakes
Fried Crab
4 Cups
Canola Oil
16 Oz
Heron Point Crab Meat
1 1/2 Cup
All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup
Cornstarch
2 Tsp
Baking Powder
1 Cup
Pilsner Beer
To Serve
Corn Tortillas
Red Cabbage, core removed and thinly sliced
Lime Wedge
*For 6 oz. retail can users, please see our scaled recipe below.
These Crab Tacos bring a bold mix of flavors and textures that capture everything you love about coastal cooking. Crispy fried Heron Point crab is layered with sautéed peppers and onions, creamy lime crème fraîche, and tangy pickled avocado for the perfect balance of crunch, spice, and zest. Every bite delivers a burst of freshness wrapped in a warm corn tortilla. Bright, flavorful, and irresistibly satisfying, these tacos turn any night into a seaside celebration.
Instructions
Pepper & Onion Sauté
- Heat oil in sauté pan on medium high heat
- Cook vegetable until tender, about 5 minutes
- Season with spices, finish with cilantro
Lime Crème Fraiche
- In a small bowl combine the crème fraiche, lime zest and juice, season with salt
Pickled Avocado
- In a small sauce pot bring vinegar, water, sugar, and salt to a boil
- Once sugar and salt are dissolved, remove from heat and chill completely
- In a mason jar, arrange avocado, garlic, lime, cilantro, and red pepper flakes inside Pour chilled vinegar mixture on top
- Keep in fridge for at least 5 hours to infuse
Fried Crab
- Heat oil in medium sauce pot to 350°F
- In small mixing bowl whisk together 1 Cup flour, cornstarch, baking powder and stream in beer continuing to whisk until combined
- Dredge crab in flour and then dip in beer batter
- Carefully drop into hot oil and fry for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown
- Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels
- Repeat until all crab is fried