Recipe of the Week

Crab-Stuffed Avocado

Yields: 8 servings

Total Time: 20 mins

A crab-stuffed avocado recipe blends savory and spicy seafood with the creamy luxury of avocado. Broiled and topped with melted cheese, it's an effortless and elegant dish.

Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

• 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

1 filled avocado half: 325 calories, 28g fat (6g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 427mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 6g fiber), 13g protein.