Legume Free Avocado Crab Spread
Creamy, bright, and packed with real seafood 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 drizzle of garlic-infused olive oil for a base that's rich without feeling heavy. A pinch of turmeric and ground ginger give it a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little more interesting than your average dip. Fresh chives, parsley, and optional cilantro keep it herbaceous and lively right up until the last bite. For anyone navigating legume-free eating, this spread is a natural fit — every ingredient is straightforwardly clean, with no beans, lentils, or pea-based fillers hiding anywhere in the mix. Serve it piled onto cucumber rounds or endive leaves for an elegant, no-fuss presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort it actually takes.
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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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