Crab-Stuffed Avocado Boats
Servings: 4
Prep Time: ~10 minutes
Cook Time: ~5 minutes
Ingredients
- 5 medium ripe avocados, peeled and halved
- ½ cup mayonnaise or vegan alternative
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 (6 oz) cans lump crabmeat, drained
- 4 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp minced chives
- 1 minced serrano pepper (seeded)
- 1 tbsp drained capers
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
- ½ tsp paprika
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat broiler. Mash two avocado halves with mayonnaise and lemon juice. Stir in crab, 3 tbsp cilantro, chives, serrano, capers, and black pepper.
- Fill the remaining eight halves with the mixture and place on a broiler-safe pan.
- Sprinkle with cheese and paprika; broil 4–5 inches from heat for 3–5 minutes, until cheese melts.
- Garnish with remaining cilantro and serve with lemon wedge
