Charring sweet summer corn and jalapeño on the grill takes only 5 minutes, but it’s time well spent because it adds so much flavor to these wonderful lettuce wraps. The delicate leaves of butter lettuce, which is usually sold in plastic clamshells to prevent the loose leaves from bruising, are perfect for these wraps. Using lettuce leaves in place of taco shells not only keeps the carbs down, but it also allows you to really taste the flavor of the crab. (Fresh crab can be pricey, so adding corn and tomatoes is also a great way to stretch your dollar.) I call these faux tacos “flaco” because the Spanish word means “skinny”!
In a large pot of boiling water, cook the corn until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
Preheat a grill to medium (or preheat a grill pan over medium heat). Grill the corn and jalapeños, turning, until charred all over, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
Cut the kernels off each cob and place in a large bowl.
Discard the skin, stems, and seeds of the jalapeños and chop the flesh.
Add the jalapeño to the bowl of corn.
Add the tomato, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste.
Add the crabmeat and toss gently.
To assemble, put 3 lettuce leaves on each of 4 plates. Place about ? cup of the crab mixture on each lettuce leaf and top with sliced avocado and radish.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (386g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings | ||
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Calories: 227 | ||
Calories from Fat: 84 (37%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 9.4g | 12 % | |
Saturated Fat 1.4g | 7 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 5.4g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 1.7g | ||
Cholesterol 44.2mg | 14 % | |
Sodium 263.2mg | 9 % | |
Potassium 967.3mg | 25 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 28.8g | 8 % | |
Dietary Fiber 9.9g | 40 % | |
Sugars, other 18.9g | ||
Protein 14.9g | 21 % | |
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Calories per serving: 227
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