Pescatarian Avocado Crab Spread
Creamy avocado meets sweet, tender lump crab in a spread that feels genuinely luxurious without requiring much effort at all. The base comes together with a simple fork mash, keeping just enough texture so every bite has something interesting going on. Garlic-infused olive oil adds a mellow depth, while lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of turmeric and ginger give the whole thing a bright, subtly warming lift that sets it apart from a basic guacamole. Fresh chives and parsley keep it herbaceous and lively, and a handful of cilantro stirred in at the end is a welcome bonus if you're into it. It's the kind of recipe that looks impressive on a platter but comes together in minutes — no cooking required, just folding and tasting. Serve it scooped onto cucumber rounds, nestled into endive leaves, or piled onto cassava crackers for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that happens to be built entirely around wholesome, seafood-forward ingredients.
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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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