Seed Oil Free Avocado Crab Spread

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

5.0

(15)

Creamy, bright, and packed with real ingredients, this avocado and crab spread is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast at any gathering. The base is built on ripe avocados mashed with fresh lemon juice and zest, then folded with lump crab meat and finished with chives, parsley, and a touch of turmeric and ginger for warmth. What makes it stand out for anyone avoiding industrially processed fats is the use of garlic-infused olive oil — a clean, flavorful fat that keeps every bite tasting fresh and intentional. No canola, no soybean oil, no mystery blends hiding in the mix. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with nothing more than a fork, so there's very little effort between you and something genuinely impressive. Serve it scooped onto cucumber rounds, nestled into endive leaves, or piled onto cassava crackers for a naturally wholesome pairing that keeps the whole spread clean from start to finish. Optional cilantro adds a pop of herby brightness if you're into it, but honestly, it's delicious either way.

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Ingredients

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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