Hazelnut 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 lemon juice and zest keep the avocado bright and fresh, while garlic-infused olive oil adds a subtle depth that ties everything together beautifully. A pinch of turmeric and ground ginger give it a gentle warmth that makes this feel like more than just a basic dip — it's the kind of thing guests will ask you about. Folding the crab in gently rather than blending it means you get real, satisfying bites of seafood throughout every scoop. Tree nut allergies can make navigating store-bought dips and spreads genuinely stressful, since flavored oils and specialty crackers are common culprits — but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. Serve it piled onto cucumber rounds or endive leaves for a light, elegant appetizer, or go for cassava crackers if you want something with a little more crunch. Optional fresh cilantro at the end adds a bright, herby finish that takes the whole thing up another notch.
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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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