Eggless 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 a drizzle of garlic-infused olive oil for a base that's rich without being heavy. Chives, parsley, turmeric, and ginger add layers of flavor that make this feel far more sophisticated than the effort involved. Because the whole thing comes together with a fork and a bowl, there's no cooking required — just good ingredients treated simply. Spreads like this can sometimes rely on mayonnaise or other egg-based binders to hold everything together, but here the avocado does all that work beautifully on its own. Serve it with cucumber rounds, endive leaves, or cassava crackers for a fresh, crowd-pleasing bite that works as an elegant starter or an easy snack.
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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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