Description
Seafood meets creamy elegance in these delightful Avocado Crab Boats, blending fresh Pacific crab with zesty lime and herbs. Perfectly balanced flavors and textures invite you to savor a light, refreshing coastal-inspired meal that delights the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup (240 ml) lump crab meat
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/4 cup (40 g) diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Meticulously dice vibrant red bell pepper and finely chop verdant green onions to enhance the crab mixture’s texture and visual appeal.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, gently fold together succulent crab meat, crisp bell pepper, aromatic green onions, creamy mayonnaise, zesty lemon juice, and season with delicate salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Using a sharp knife, carefully slice ripe avocados lengthwise, extract the central pit, and delicately hollow out a small portion to create a welcoming cavity for the crab filling.
- Lavishly spoon the prepared crab mixture into each avocado half, ensuring a generous and abundant distribution that peaks slightly over the edges.
- Chill the assembled avocado boats in the refrigerator for approximately 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to harmonize and intensify while maintaining a refreshing temperature.
- Transfer the chilled avocado boats to an elegant serving platter, adding optional garnishes like fresh herbs or a sprinkle of paprika to elevate the presentation and provide a final flourish of flavor.
Notes
- Choose ripe, slightly soft avocados for the best texture and flavor.
- Opt for fresh lump crab meat to elevate the dish’s quality and taste.
- Consider using Greek yogurt as a lighter alternative to mayonnaise for a healthier version.
- Customize the filling by adding chopped herbs like cilantro or dill for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg