CRAB GUACAMOLE
Every now and then I defy adulthood and have a huge bowl of guacamole for dinner or honestly whenever I feel like it. One of my favorite online food creators made some crab guacamole on her Instastory recently so of course, now here I am.
Guacamole is one of those things where it’s a good idea no matter what and adding crab just elevates it even more. I love having my 6 ingredient guacamole recipe at all times, because it’s easy to make but also allows the addition for other ingredients to be added to create an even better bowl of guac.
When making crab guacamole you want to be sure to use fresh lump crab meat. I find that claw meat breaks very easily and you are left with more strands of crab then an actual meaty bite of crab. Also, make sure to drain your crab meat so any additional liquids don’t make your thick beautiful guac watery. Here, I used Chicken of The Sea lump crab meat. I found that it was really great lump crab meat for the price and it was easily accessible in a variety of grocery stores.
I like to save the big lump crab pieces to place on top of the guac while I gently fold the flaked crab meat into the guac, that way I can get double the crab in every bite.
Crab Guacamole
-3 avocados, seeded and spooned out into a bowl , save 2 seeds
-1/4 white onion, peeled & minced
-1 plum tomato, quartered & seeded
-1/4 bunch of parsley, washed, dried & chopped; you can also use cilantro if you wish
-1 can of fresh lump crab, drained
-1 lime, cut in half
-olive oil, as needed about 2 -3 Tablespoons
-salt, as needed
smoked paprika, optional
your favorite chips
** CHEFS TIP: Avoid oxidation and discoloration from happening with your fresh guacamole by leaving 1-2 avocado seeds in the bowl with the prepared guacamole
Place lump crab in a small strainer with a bowl underneath. Lightly flake crab making sure not to break up any lump meat and allow to strain any liquid. Separate whole lump crab meat pieces and set aside.
On a flat surface quarter and de-seed your tomatoes. Pat dry with a paper towel and then sprinkle salt on top of the tomatoes and allow to sit for 2-3 minutes. Then small dice.
Place avocado in a large bowl and smash with a whisk until soft. Next add in minced white onions, diced tomatoes, chopped parsley (or cilantro if using ) and whisk together just until combined. Add in olive oil and desired amounts of lime juice and salt to your taste. With a rubber spatula gently fold in flaked crab meat. You do not want to break your crab meat, just simply incorporate it into your guacamole.
Place the guacamole into your desired serving dish and place whole lump crab meat on top. Sprinkle a dash of smoked paprika on top of the crab and serve with chips & eat fabulously.
