Best 7 Avocado Stuffed With Crabmeat Maison Or Cold Crab Salad Recipes

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Avocado stuffed with crabmeat is an elegant and delicious appetizer or light lunch option. This dish combines the creamy richness of avocado with the delicate flavor of crabmeat and the tangy zip of a flavorful dressing. The result is a dish that is both satisfying and refreshing, perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB AND AVOCADO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt
1/2 pound haricots verts or green beans, halved
2/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3 anchovy fillets, chopped
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound lump or claw crabmeat
1 Hass avocado, halved, pitted and diced
3 romaine hearts, chopped
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat croutons
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the haricots verts and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking.
  • Puree the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, basil and anchovies in a blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss the crabmeat, half of the avocado and about 1 tablespoon of the yogurt dressing in a small bowl. Toss the romaine, croutons, haricots verts and the remaining avocado with the remaining dressing in a large bowl.
  • Divide the romaine salad among plates, top with the tomatoes and place some of the crab mixture in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 73 milligrams, Sodium 552 milligrams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 22 grams

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 CRABMEAT MAISON, OR COLD CRAB SALAD



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I made this recently when our supper club decided to brunch instead of supper; everyone loved it. The recipe comes from a cookbook from one of the oldest and most loved New Orleans fine dining restaurants (Galatoire's); it would be perfect for any brunch or luncheon. It calls for iceberg lettuce, which I usually hate, but they insist on using it b/c the dressing works better, so I did. Also, use very good crabmeat. I am not including the dressing recipe in the ingredients/directions b/c it makes more than you need for this salad, but I am writing it out here b/c it is simple and necessary (and you will want to drizzle it on the finished salad): Creole Mustard Vinaigrette 1/3 c red wine vinegar, 1/2 c creole mustard, 2/3 c vegetable oil, salt and pepper to taste, whisk together in small bowl.

Provided by larchie

Categories     Crab

Time 4h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon creole mustard (or 1 tablespoon any coarse grainy brown mustard)
1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup nonpareil capers, drained
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley, curly, fresh, chopped
salt
white pepper
1 lb lump crabmeat
4 avocados, ripe and soft
creole mustard vinaigrette (see above)
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into large ribbons
2 large tomatoes, fresh and cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Crabmeat Maison:.
  • Combine egg yolks, vinegar, mustard, and lemon juice in mixing bowl, and whisk together (until well combined); whisk in oil slowly until emulsified (this might work better in food processor, but I did by hand).
  • Fold in capers, parsley, and onions, and season with salt and pepper. Chill for 2 to 4 hours.
  • Shortly before serving, gently fold in crabmeat, taking care not to break any of the lumps; set aside.
  • Stuffed Avocado Salad:.
  • Slice the avocados lengthwise, and remove the pits. Peel and set the 8 halves aside.
  • Create a bed of lettuce on 8 chilled plates. Nest the avocado halves in the center of the lettuce covered plates.
  • Evenly divide the Crabmeat Maison into the cavities of the avocados, forming little mounds.
  • Add a wedge of the tomato to each plate, and drizzle with the Creole Mustard Vinaigrette.
  • Serve immediately.

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.

AVOCADO STUFFED WITH CRAB-MANGO SALAD



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Provided by Daisy Martinez

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lime, zest finely grated, lime cut in 1/2
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 mango, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)
1/3 cup diced (1/4-inch) red bell peppers
1/3 cup diced (1/4-inch) red onion
1/2 jalapeno, stemmed and cut into small dice (about 2 tablespoons)
1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat
3 Hass avocados

Steps:

  • Squeeze the juice from 1 half of the lime into a bowl. Add the olive oil and cilantro and whisk well. Add the mango, red pepper, onion, jalapeno, and lime zest and toss to coat. Gently stir in the crabmeat to keep it from breaking up. Set aside while preparing the avocados.
  • Cut the avocados in half and remove pit. Squeeze the remaining lime half over the avocado flesh, using the lime half to spread it evenly, in order to keep them from turning black.
  • Toss the crab salad, check for seasoning, and mound into the avocado halves, dividing it evenly. (Use an ice cream scoop for neat, even rounds, if that's your thing.) Serve right away.

AVOCADO CRABMEAT SALAD



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You'll reel in compliments with Gail VanGundy's colorful seafood salad. "It makes a pretty side dish," notes the Parker, Colorado cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup flaked crabmeat, cartilage removed or imitation crabmeat
1/2 cup chopped lettuce
1/3 cup diced celery
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and halved

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the crab, lettuce, celery, onion, lemon juice, salt and paprika. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Stir in mayonnaise until combined. Serve in avocado halves.

Nutrition Facts :

CHILLED AVOCADO SOUP WITH CRAB MEAT SALAD



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     project, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 15m

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 avocados, peeled and pitted
1 clove garlic
2 cups buttermilk
4 cups milk or light cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons capers, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons pink peppercorns, ground
1 pound fresh lump crab meat, picked over for shells

Steps:

  • To make the soup, puree the avocados and garlic in a food processor until smooth. Place in a bowl and whisk in the buttermilk and milk or cream until desired consistency is reached. Depending on the avocado, more or less milk or cream may be needed. Add salt and pepper and chill.
  • To make the crab meat salad, combine the lime juice, mustard and salt and pepper in a bowl. Whisk in the olive oil. Stir in the capers and peppercorns. Add the crab meat and toss. Adjust the seasoning and chill.
  • Ladle the soup into 6 bowls, add dollops of crab meat salad and garnish with cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1054, UnsaturatedFat 55 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 98 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 38 grams, Sodium 1289 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose ripe avocados: Look for avocados that are dark green or almost black in color, with no blemishes or bruises.
  • Cut avocados evenly: To ensure that the avocado halves are stable and easy to fill, cut them in half lengthwise, around the pit.
  • Remove the pit safely: To remove the pit easily, use a spoon to scoop it out, or gently tap the pit with a knife and twist to remove.
  • Use fresh crabmeat: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh crabmeat for the filling. You can find fresh crabmeat at seafood markets or in the seafood section of grocery stores.
  • Make the filling ahead of time: The crabmeat filling can be made up to a day in advance, making it a convenient option for busy weeknights.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs or lemon wedges: Before serving, garnish the avocado halves with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro, or with lemon wedges for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Avocado stuffed with crabmeat is a delicious and elegant appetizer or light meal that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy avocado filling and succulent crabmeat, this dish is sure to impress your guests. Whether you prefer a classic crabmeat salad filling or a more adventurous option like avocado-crabmeat mousse, there is a recipe in this article to suit your taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer or meal, give avocado stuffed with crabmeat a try - you won't be disappointed!

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