Description
These Crab Stuffed Avocados make for a refreshing, light, and flavorful appetizer or lunch. Fresh crab meat paired with creamy avocado creates a perfect balance of textures, enhanced by the zesty lime, fresh cilantro, and the crunch of red onion and cherry tomatoes. A healthy and delicious treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium avocado
- 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped
- 3 ounces crab meat
- 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
- Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out a small portion of the flesh to create a cavity for the filling.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently stir until the ingredients are well mixed.
- Spoon the crab mixture into the avocado halves.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro or lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Make sure to use fresh, lump crab meat for the best flavor.
- If you prefer, you can add a dash of hot sauce or some diced jalapeño for an extra kick.
- This dish is perfect as a healthy appetizer or a light lunch.
- You can prepare the crab mixture ahead of time, but assemble the avocados just before serving to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Mexican