Description
This Crab Salad Stuffed Avocados recipe offers a refreshing and elegant appetizer or light meal. Fresh avocados are filled with a flavorful crab salad mixture, studded with crunchy pistachios and aromatic herbs, making it perfect for a quick yet impressive dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, it combines creamy textures with vibrant flavors for a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
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Crab Salad
- 8 ounces crabmeat
- 1/3 cup crémé fraiche
- 1/4 cup celery chopped fine
- 2 tablespoons red onion minced
- 2 tablespoons red bell pepper minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 ounce finely grated Swiss cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Assembly
- 3 avocados
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- Additional mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crab mixture: Drain all excess liquid from the crab meat to ensure it is dry and flaky. In a medium bowl, combine the crab meat with crémé fraiche, finely chopped celery, minced red onion, minced red bell pepper, chopped fresh mint, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly.
- Add cheese and seasonings: Stir in the grated Swiss cheese, then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Prepare avocados: Cut the avocados in half lengthwise, remove the pit, and gently scoop out a small amount of flesh to create a larger cavity for the filling.
- Fill the avocados: Spoon approximately one-third of the crab mixture into each avocado half, pressing gently.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped pistachios over each filled avocado and garnish with additional mint if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality crabmeat for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and herbs to suit your taste preferences.
- For added crunch, toss the pistachios with a little olive oil before sprinkling.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and kept refrigerated for up to 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish with extra mint or a drizzle of olive oil for presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
