Seeds Free Avocado Crab Spread
Creamy, bright, and loaded with sweet lump crab, this avocado spread is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast at any gathering. The base comes together with ripe avocados mashed to a chunky-smooth texture, then lifted with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a drizzle of garlic-infused olive oil for a flavor that feels genuinely restaurant-worthy. Ground turmeric and ginger add a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing taste more complex than the effort involved. Chives, parsley, and optional cilantro keep it fresh and herbaceous without overwhelming the delicate crab. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of seeds, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just straightforward, clean cooking. Serve it piled onto cucumber rounds or endive leaves for an elegant, no-fuss presentation, or scoop it up with cassava crackers if you want something with a little more crunch. It's the kind of crowd-pleasing spread you'll find yourself making on repeat.
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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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