Description
Avocado Crab Boats are a refreshing and elegant appetizer that combines creamy avocados with savory crab meat. Each vibrant boat is filled with a delightful mixture of flavors that will elevate any gathering, from casual picnics to upscale dinner parties. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these boats not only satisfy your taste buds but also serve as a beautiful centerpiece on your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup fresh or canned crab meat
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill weed (or 1 tablespoon dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pit. Scoop out some flesh to create space for the filling.
- In a bowl, mix together crab meat, red onion, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Generously spoon the crab mixture into each avocado half.
- Garnish with additional dill or cherry tomatoes for a pop of color if desired.
- Serve immediately on a platter or individually.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 avocado half (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg