Pecan Free Avocado Crab Spread
Creamy, bright, and packed with real seafood flavor, this avocado 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 garlic-infused olive oil for a luxurious texture that feels far more indulgent than the ingredient list suggests. Chives, parsley, turmeric, and ginger layer in warmth and freshness, making every bite genuinely interesting rather than just rich. The technique here is all about restraint — folding gently keeps the crab in satisfying chunks instead of turning everything into a uniform paste. Tree nut allergies can make party dips a minefield, but this one is built entirely from produce, fresh herbs, seafood, and pantry spices, so there's nothing hidden to worry about. Serve it scooped onto cucumber rounds, nestled into endive leaves, or piled onto cassava crackers for an elegant spread that looks like you spent way more time than you actually did.
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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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