Description
This Crab Stuffed Avocados recipe is a quick and refreshing dish perfect for a light lunch or appetizer. Creamy avocado halves are filled with a flavorful mixture of fresh crab meat, zesty lime juice, and vibrant vegetables, creating a delicious combination of textures and flavors that come together in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado Preparation
- 1 medium avocado
Crab Filling
- 3 ounces crab meat
- 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocado: Slice the avocado in half and carefully remove the pit. Using a spoon, scoop out a small portion of the avocado flesh from each half to create a cavity for the crab mixture.
- Mix the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat with chopped red onion, freshly squeezed lime juice, chopped cilantro, diced cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to combine the ingredients without breaking up the crab meat.
- Assemble: Spoon the crab mixture generously into the hollowed avocado halves, filling each cavity evenly.
- Serve: Serve the stuffed avocados immediately, optionally garnished with extra cilantro leaves or lime wedges for added zest and presentation.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh or high-quality lump crab meat.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially the salt and lime juice.
- Serve immediately to prevent avocado browning; alternatively, sprinkle avocado flesh with a bit of lime juice to slow oxidation.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for more servings.
- Avoid mixing too vigorously to keep the crab meat chunks intact.
