Dairy Free Avocado Crab Spread
Creamy, bright, and packed with real flavor, this avocado and 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 a fragrant blend of chives, parsley, turmeric, and ginger — no cream cheese, no sour cream, nothing that would make it off-limits for anyone avoiding dairy. The garlic-infused olive oil adds a subtle richness that makes the whole thing feel indulgent without a drop of butter or cream in sight. Turmeric and ginger give it a warm, slightly exotic depth that sets it apart from a basic guacamole or standard crab dip. Folding rather than stirring keeps the crab in satisfying, meaty chunks throughout the silky avocado base. Serve it with cucumber rounds, endive leaves, or cassava crackers for a spread that looks impressive but comes together in just a few minutes. It's the kind of recipe you'll reach for whenever you need something crowd-pleasing, fresh, and completely fuss-free.
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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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