Best 7 Crab Meat And Shrimp Stuffed Avocados Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to cooking "Crab Meat and Shrimp Stuffed Avocados," a delectable dish that combines the richness of crab meat, the sweetness of shrimp, and the creamy texture of avocado. This article will take you on a culinary journey, providing you with the necessary tips, tricks, and a versatile recipe to create this masterpiece. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this detailed guide will empower you to impress your family and friends with this exquisite dish. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds as we dive into the world of crab meat and shrimp stuffed avocados!

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AVOCADOS STUFFED WITH SHRIMP AND CRAB SALAD



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound cooked shrimp, chopped
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked through for bits of shell
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus 1/4 cup whole leaves
6 to 8 radishes, finely chopped, plus 2 thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, finely chopped, plus 1/4 cup thinly sliced
2 small shallots, finely chopped
Juice of 2 lemons, plus wedges for serving
Pinch cayenne
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large avocados, well washed
8 cups baby arugula
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix together the shrimp, crabmeat, mayonnaise, chopped parsley, chopped radishes, chopped celery, shallots, lemon juice, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  • Halve and seed the avocados. Use a spoon to scoop out most of the flesh, leaving 1/4 inch behind. Chop the avocado flesh and gently mix it into the seafood salad. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spoon the seafood salad into the avocado halves.
  • Toss the arugula with the sliced celery, sliced radishes, parsley leaves, olive oil and a pinch of salt. Divide among 8 plates; nestle the avocado halves on top. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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 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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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 AVOCADO HALF-SHELLS



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

Provided by Lorrie in Montreal

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons snipped chives
1 dash Tabasco sauce
salt and pepper
2 ripe avocados
1 lemon, juice of
4 cooked alaskan crab legs
4 sprigs fresh dill

Steps:

  • Prepare the sauce by mixing the mayonnaise, celery, chives, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper.
  • Reserve.
  • Cut avocados in half lengthwise.
  • Separate the halves by gently turning them in opposite directions, and then remove the pits.
  • Using a spoon, remove the avocado meat and dice. Immediately sprinkle with lemon juice.
  • Leave the shells intact.
  • Remove the crabmeat from the shells and chop coarsely.
  • Gently mix avocado and crabmeat, and then fold in sauce.
  • Adjust seasoning as need be.
  • Stuff avocado half-shells with mixture and decorate each with a sprig of dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.7, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 79.9, Sodium 1662.6, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 7, Sugar 3, Protein 33.9

CRAWFISH-STUFFED AVOCADOS



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This recipe calls for crawfish, but you could easily substitute crab meat, shrimp or lobster. The sweetness of the seafood will complement the creaminess of the avocado in this elegant but easy dish.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, quick, appetizer

Time 10m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound cooked crawfish tails
1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded
1/2 small zucchini, shredded
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Place the crawfish, carrot and zucchini in a medium bowl. Add the lime juice, Tabasco sauce, one teaspoon salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine. Sprinkle the avocado halves lightly with salt and divide the crawfish mixture among them. Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 261, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 527 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

Tips:

  • Use ripe avocados: Ripe avocados are easier to scoop out and have a creamier texture.
  • Choose the right seafood: You can use fresh or frozen crab meat and shrimp for this recipe. If using frozen seafood, thaw it completely before using.
  • Don't overcook the seafood: Seafood is delicate and can easily become tough if overcooked. Cook the crab meat and shrimp until they are just opaque.
  • Use a light touch when mixing the ingredients: Over-handling can make the filling mushy.
  • Chill the stuffed avocados before serving: This will help the filling to set and make it easier to eat.

Conclusion:

Crab meat and shrimp stuffed avocados are a delicious and elegant appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests.

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