Chicken Free Avocado Crab Spread
Creamy, bright, and packed with real seafood flavor, this avocado crab spread is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast at any gathering. Ripe avocados get mashed with fresh lemon juice and zest, then folded together with lump crab meat and garlic-infused olive oil for a luxurious, no-cook base that comes together in minutes. Chives, parsley, turmeric, and ginger layer in a surprising depth of flavor — earthy and citrusy all at once — without overwhelming the sweet, delicate crab. For anyone navigating poultry-free eating, spreads and dips can sometimes feel like a minefield of hidden broth or sneaky protein additions, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. The whole thing is served fresh and cold, so there's no oven, no fuss, and no waiting around. Scoop it onto cucumber rounds, endive leaves, or cassava crackers for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort required.
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6 servings
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 8 oz lump crab meat, drained and picked over for shells
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Scoop the avocado flesh into a medium mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest, then mash with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining.
- 2
Drizzle in the garlic-infused olive oil and stir to combine.
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