Turkey Free Avocado Crab Spread
Creamy, bright, and packed with real flavor, this avocado and lump 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 sweet crab meat, chives, parsley, and a warm hint of turmeric and ginger — it's a combination that feels both fresh and a little unexpected. Garlic-infused olive oil ties everything together with a subtle richness that makes each bite feel indulgent without being heavy. Because the whole thing comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, it's genuinely effortless to pull off. Spreading it onto cucumber rounds or endive leaves keeps things light and crisp, while cassava crackers add a satisfying crunch if you want something more substantial. For anyone navigating poultry-free eating, this is the kind of crowd-pleasing dish that never feels like a compromise — just good food that happens to work perfectly for your table.
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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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