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Crab Salad Stuffed Avocados Recipe

Crab Salad Stuffed Avocados Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer, Salad
  • Method: Mixing, Assembling
  • Cuisine: International
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Crab Salad Stuffed Avocados are a delightful blend of creamy crab salad with a refreshing hint of mint, all nestled in ripe avocado halves. Topped with crunchy pistachios, they make for a perfect light lunch or appetizer.


Ingredients

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Crab Salad:

  • 8 ounces crabmeat, drained
  • 1/3 cup crémé fraiche
  • 1/4 cup celery, chopped fine
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, minced
  • 2 tablespoons red bell pepper, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ounce finely grated Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Additional:

  • 3 avocados
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios

Instructions

  1. Prepare Crab Salad: In a medium bowl, mix crab meat with crémé fraiche, celery, red onion, red bell pepper, mint, and lemon juice. Add Swiss cheese, salt, and pepper; mix well.
  2. Stuff Avocados: Split avocados, remove pit. Spoon ⅓ cup of crab mixture into each avocado half.
  3. Finish: Sprinkle with pistachios and additional mint if desired.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half
  • Calories: Approximately 280
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg