Mushroom Free Avocado Crab Spread
Creamy avocado meets sweet, delicate lump crab in a spread that feels genuinely luxurious without requiring much effort at all. The lemon juice and zest brighten everything up, while garlic-infused olive oil adds a subtle depth that ties the whole thing together. A pinch of turmeric and ground ginger give it a warm, unexpected complexity that makes people ask what's in it. Fresh chives and parsley keep it tasting vibrant and clean, and a handful of cilantro stirred in at the end adds one more layer if you're into it. Many dips and spreads that feel this indulgent rely on ingredients that can be tricky to navigate, but every single component here is straightforward and easy to verify. Fold it gently so the crab stays in satisfying little pieces rather than disappearing into the avocado, and serve it with cucumber rounds, endive leaves, or cassava crackers for a spread that disappears fast at any table.
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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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