Crab Salad in Avocado Halves
Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant and refreshing Crab Salad in Avocado Halves! Featuring sweet and tender lump crab meat combined with creamy diced avocado, crisp celery, and tangy red onion, this easy recipe bursts with flavor in every bite. Lightly seasoned with fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, parsley, and a touch of paprika, this no-cook dish comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for a quick and elegant starter or a light lunch. Served inside the natural “bowls” of ripe avocado halves, this presentation is as stunning as it is practical. Gluten-free and loaded with healthy fats and protein, this recipe is a true crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with a crisp white wine or a sparkling water with lime.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams lump crab meat
- 2 large avocados
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Carefully cut the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Scoop out a small portion of the flesh from each half to create a slightly larger cavity for the filling. Set the avocado halves aside.
Dice the scooped-out avocado flesh into small cubes and place in a mixing bowl.
Add the lump crab meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dijon mustard, chopped celery, red onion, and parsley to the bowl with the diced avocado.
Sprinkle in the salt and black pepper, then gently mix everything together until well combined. Be careful not to mash the avocado pieces too much.
Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Spoon the crab salad evenly into the cavities of the avocado halves.
Optional: Sprinkle a pinch of paprika over the top of each filled avocado for added color and flavor.
Serve immediately as is, or chill for 10 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1222 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.1 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 136 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 1599 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.3 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 46.1 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 235 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 3348 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
