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Alaskan King Crab Salad with Grilled Avocados is an indulgent treat perfect for a spring or summer meal.
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King Crab Salad with Grilled Avocado

Sweet, succulent Alaskan King Crab with creamy grilled avocado and crisp fresh veggies make this crab salad a perfect indulgent bite!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Alaska Crab Recipe, Grilled avocado, King Crab Salad
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 336kcal
Author: Janet-Mountain Kitchen

Ingredients

For the Crab Salad:

  • 1 1/2 lbs. King Crab Meat, cooked & shelled
  • 1/4 c. Mayonnaise
  • 1/8 c. Mexican Crema
  • 2 Tbsp. Green Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. Green Onion
  • 1/2-1 Tbsp. Jalapeno
  • 1 Tbsp. Cilantro, fresh
  • 1/4 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
  • Juice of 1/2 Lemon
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Avocados:

  • 3-4 Avocados ,Ripe, medium
  • Olive Oil
  • Lemon Juice
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

For the Crab Salad:

  • Dice green peppers, green onions; deseed and dice jalapeno.
  • Cut crab meat into desired bite size pieces.
  • Mix crab meat and fresh veggies together in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, Mexican crema, Old Bay Seasoning, and lemon juice.
  • Pour dressing over crab and veggies, then mix together.
  • Allow to chill if desired for ~ 1/2 hour, then salt and pepper to taste.

For the Grilled Avocado:

  • Turn the grill on medium-high to high heat.
  • Cut avocados in half and remove pit.
  • Drizzle lemon juice over avocado halves.
  • Brush with olive oil.
  • Place flesh side down on the grill, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove and sprinkle with salt.
  • To assemble, spoon chilled king crab salad onto avocado halves in desired amount.  Garnish with cilantro, serve with a lemon wedge, and enjoy!

Notes

  • If unable to find Alaskan King Crab, substitute other crab meat such as Dungeness or Lobster.  (In a desperate pinch, use imitation crab.)
  • If in defrosting cooked crab there is excessive liquid after shelling, pat crab dry with paper crab.
  • Use amount of jalapeno desired to achieve the spice level you want.

Nutrition

Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g | Sodium: 300mg | Fiber: 7g