Description
Indulge in the creamy richness of crab meat mixed with tangy flavors stuffed into ripe avocados for a refreshing and satisfying appetizer. This Crab Stuffed Avocados recipe is perfect for seafood lovers and those seeking a light and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados (halved and pitted)
- 1 cup lump crab meat (drained and picked over)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: extra parsley, paprika, lemon wedges
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, red onion, and parsley. Mix gently to avoid breaking up the crab meat.
- Spoon the crab mixture evenly into the avocado halves.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with additional parsley, a sprinkle of paprika, or a squeeze of lemon if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- You can also add a dash of hot sauce or chopped celery for extra flavor and crunch.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be made a few hours ahead and chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
