Paleo Avocado Crab Spread
Creamy, bright, and packed with real ingredients, 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 fragrant hit of garlic-infused olive oil — no fillers, no dairy, nothing processed. Turmeric and ginger add 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 vibrant without relying on anything off-limits. The serving suggestions here are genuinely clever — cucumber rounds and endive leaves scoop it up beautifully and keep everything grain-free, while cassava crackers add a satisfying crunch if you want something heartier. It comes together in one bowl with just a fork, which means less cleanup and more time enjoying the results. This is the kind of recipe that proves eating clean doesn't have to mean eating boring.
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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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