Nitrate & Nitrite Free Avocado Crab Spread
Creamy, bright, and loaded with real ingredients, this avocado and crab spread is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast at any gathering. Lump crab meat is naturally free of the cured and processed additives that make so many deli-style spreads off-limits, so you can dig in without second-guessing the ingredient list. The avocado base gets mashed just enough to stay a little chunky, then lifted with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic-infused olive oil for a flavor that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. Turmeric and ginger add a subtle warmth that plays beautifully against the cool, buttery avocado without overpowering the delicate crab. Fresh chives, parsley, and optional cilantro keep everything tasting vibrant and clean. Spoon it onto cucumber rounds, scoop it up with endive leaves, or pile it onto cassava crackers for a crowd-pleasing bite that comes together in minutes with zero cooking required.
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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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