Description
A delightful and refreshing appetizer featuring lump crab meat, creamy avocado, and a zesty coconut cream dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lump crab meat, picked over for shells
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Tortilla chips, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, gently combine the lump crab meat and diced avocado.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the coconut cream, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the coconut cream mixture over the crab and avocado, and gently fold until everything is well coated.
- If using, fold in the chopped cilantro for added flavor.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños or a few dashes of hot sauce to the mixture.
- Substitute the lump crab meat with shrimp or diced cooked chicken for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg