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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

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 CRAB



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This is another recipe out of our local KCTS cookbook called "Favorite Recipes". It was sent in by a viewer in Kirkland, Washington.

Provided by teresas

Categories     Crab

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 avocados, ripe and large
1 cup crabmeat, cooked
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 hard-boiled eggs
4 green olives, whole
2 whole dungeness crab legs (to garnish) (optional)
iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup chili sauce, bottled
2 whole green onions, chopped
2 tables olives, sliced
2 teaspoons lemon juice, fresh
2 tablespoons sweet pickled relish
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 egg, hard-boiled gated
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Carefully peel the avocados, then cut in half lengthwise. Or you can keep the peel on.
  • Sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent discoloration.
  • Set each half on a plate filled with lettuce.
  • Combine flaked crab meat, celery, onion, lemon juice and mayonnaise.
  • Season with a dash of salt.
  • Fill hollow of each avocado with crab mixture.
  • Top crab mound with dressing and garnish each pile with whole crab legs and quarters of hard-boiled egg.
  • Sprinkle all with a dash of paprika an top with ripe olive's.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.8, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 139.8, Sodium 491.9, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 9, Sugar 6.5, Protein 7.7

CRAB STUFFED AVOCADO



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Make and share this Crab Stuffed Avocado recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb cooked cooked chilled rinsed and picked over fresh crabmeat
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped scallion
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish (can also use half sweet pickle and half dill pickle)
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
2 -3 avocados
paprika

Steps:

  • Place the crabmeat in a paper towel-lined bowl.
  • Allow to stand for 15 minutes.
  • Remove paper towel.
  • Mix mayonnaise, lemon pepper, celery, pickle relish and toasted almonds together.
  • Gently toss with crabmeat.
  • Slice avocado in 2 around the seed.
  • Split and remove seed and discard.
  • If desired, put a little lemon juice on the avocado before filling. Fill seed hole and tops of avocado with crab mixture sprinkle with a little paprika, and serve immediately on a green bed of lettuce.

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

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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An avocado half makes the perfect vessel for this fresh, herb-flecked crab salad. With each spoonful, the rich avocado is the perfect foil to the sweet crabmeat and spicy horseradish dressing.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup mayonnaise
Juice of 2 lemons
¼ cup prepared horseradish
2 tsp. chopped fresh chives
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. white wine vinegar
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1½ tsp. salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. Louisiana jumbo lump crabmeat
4 avocados, halved and pitted
Baby greens for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, horseradish, chives, mustard, vinegar, cayenne, salt and pepper. Just before serving, gently fold the Louisiana crabmeat into the mayonnaise mixture, being careful to not break up the lumps. Drop heaping spoonfuls of the crab mixture into the avocados and scatter greens on top to serve.

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