04/10/2025
Hey there, seafood lover! 🦀🥑 Looking for something light, fresh, and fancy with minimal effort? These crab-stuffed avocados are creamy, zesty, and totally irresistible!
🥑🦀 Crab-Stuffed Avocados 🦀🥑
Ingredients:
2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
1 (6-ounce) can lump crab meat, drained and picked over for shells
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice (plus extra for drizzling)
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or your favorite seafood seasoning)
2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or parsley
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: hot sauce or chili flakes, for a spicy kick
Directions:
Prep the Avocados: Slice the avocados in half and carefully remove the pits. Use a spoon to slightly scoop out some of the flesh (just a bit!) to make room for the filling. Dice that scooped-out avocado and set it aside to mix into the crab salad.
Make the Crab Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay, bell pepper, celery, chives, and the diced avocado. Mix gently so you don’t break up the crab too much. Season with salt, pepper, and a splash of hot sauce if you like it spicy.
Stuff the Avocados: Spoon the crab mixture generously into the avocado halves.
Finish & Serve: Drizzle with a little lemon juice, sprinkle with extra herbs or chili flakes, and serve chilled. Perfect as an appetizer, light lunch, or elegant brunch item!
Nutritional Information:
⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes | 🔥 Cooking Time: 0 minutes | ⏳ Total Time: 15 minutes
⚡ Calories per serving: ~280 | 🍽️ Serves: 4 (2 avocado halves per person)
Bon appétit and happy cooking! 👩🍳🍽️