Crab-Stuffed Avocado

Name: Crab-Stuffed Avocado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
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

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

A crab-stuffed avocado recipe blends savory and spicy seafood with the creamy luxury of avocado. Broiled and topped with melted cheese, it's an effortless and elegant dish.

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

Directions

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

1 filled avocado half: 325 calories, 28g fat (6g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 427mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 6g fiber), 13g protein.

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

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