Best Baked Seafood Avocados Recipes

AVOCADO CRAB BOATS

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These boats are wonderful with tortilla chips, beans or rice. You can also cover them, pack them on ice, and take them to a picnic or potluck. Straight from the oven or cold, they're always delicious. -Frances Benthin, Scio, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

5 medium ripe avocados, peeled and halved
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Lemon wedges

Steps:

Preheat broiler. Place 2 avocado halves in a large bowl; mash lightly with a fork. Add mayonnaise and lemon juice; mix until well blended. Stir in crab, 3 tablespoons cilantro, chives, serrano pepper, capers and pepper. Spoon into remaining avocado halves., Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Broil 4-5 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro; serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 28g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 427mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

CRAB-STUFFED AVOCADOS

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We enjoy having this creamy and crunchy salad out on our deck on summer evenings. And it goes together in minutes flat! -Gail VanGundy, Parker, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup shredded lettuce
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 medium ripe avocado, halved and pitted

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Spoon onto avocado halves. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

AVOCADO STUFFED WITH SEAFOOD

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Seafood lovers - don't let this one pass you by! This is an original out-of-this-world recipe created by my husband, Evan. Great blend of seafood combined with the rich flavor of an avocado makes a perfect summer-time meal.

Provided by Claudia Dawn

Categories Squid

Time 54m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 lb cooked shrimp
1/4 lb cooked squid
1/2 lb cooked scallops
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat or 1/2 lb fresh crab
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cucumber, seeded &,diced
2 roma tomatoes, chopped
2 green onions, diced
2 teaspoons dill weed
2 tablespoons green peppers, diced
1/2 roasted red pepper, chopped fine
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup bottled Italian dressing
5 avocados

Steps:

Prepare squid:.
Clean, remove tentacles, cut into 1/4 inch slices.
Cook in boiling water for 4 min and drain immediately.
Rinse with cold water.
Dry on paper towel.
Cut in small pieces.
Cook scallops: In frying pan, add two tablespoon olive oil.
When oil gets very hot, add garlic and scallops and cook till pink disappears (about 5 minutes).
Cut in small pieces.
Shrimp: Cut into 1/4 inch pieces.
Crab:.
Cut into small pieces.
Add above ingredients to large bowl.
Add cucumber, onions, green pepper, tomatoes, dill and Italian dressing.
Stir and refrigerate until at least 1 hour.
Serve in 1/2 avocado.
(Trim avocado bottom to lay flat.).