MSG 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 brightness comes from fresh lemon juice and zest, while garlic-infused olive oil adds depth, and a pinch of turmeric and ginger give the whole thing a subtle warmth that keeps you coming back for another scoop. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, which means none of the flavor-enhancing additives or seasoning blends that can sneak MSG into otherwise simple seafood dishes. Picking over the crab meat yourself and seasoning with fine sea salt lets you stay in complete control of what goes into the bowl. The fold-not-stir technique keeps the crab in satisfying chunks rather than turning everything into a uniform paste, so each bite has real texture. Serve it with cucumber rounds, endive leaves, or cassava crackers for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that looks far more impressive than the prep time deserves.
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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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