Gelatin Free Avocado Crab Spread
Creamy avocado meets sweet, tender lump crab in a spread that feels genuinely luxurious without requiring much effort at all. The garlic-infused olive oil adds a subtle depth, while fresh lemon juice and zest keep everything bright and balanced. A pinch of turmeric and ginger give it a gentle warmth that makes this feel like more than just a simple dip. Many store-bought spreads and dips rely on stabilizers or thickeners that can contain hidden animal-derived gelatin, so making this at home means you know exactly what's in the bowl. Every ingredient here is naturally free of those additives — just real, whole foods folded together with care. Serve it piled onto cucumber rounds or endive leaves for an elegant appetizer, or scoop it up with cassava crackers for something a little heartier. It's the kind of dish that disappears fast at a gathering, and nobody needs to know how quickly it came together.
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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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