Avocado Stuffed With Crabmeat Maison, Or Cold Crab

Name: Avocado Stuffed With Crabmeat Maison, Or Cold Crab Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large egg yolks; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon creole mustard (or 1 tablespoon any coarse grainy brown mustard); 1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup nonpareil capers, drained; 1 bunch green onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon parsley, curly, fresh, chopped; salt; white pepper; 1 lb lump crabmeat; 4 avocados, ripe and soft; creole mustard vinaigrette (see above); 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into large ribbons; 2 large tomatoes, fresh and cut into wedges

Servings: persons

2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon creole mustard (or 1 tablespoon any coarse grainy brown mustard)
1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh
1 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup nonpareil capers, drained
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley, curly, fresh, chopped
salt
white pepper
1 lb lump crabmeat
4 avocados, ripe and soft
creole mustard vinaigrette (see above)
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into large ribbons
2 large tomatoes, fresh and cut into wedges

1
Crabmeat Maison:
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Combine egg yolks, vinegar, mustard, and lemon juice in mixing bowl, and whisk together (until well combined); whisk in oil slowly until emulsified (this might work better in food processor, but I did by hand).
3
Fold in capers, parsley, and onions, and season with salt and pepper. Chill for 2 to 4 hours.
4
Shortly before serving, gently fold in crabmeat, taking care not to break any of the lumps; set aside.
5
Stuffed Avocado Salad:
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Slice the avocados lengthwise, and remove the pits. Peel and set the 8 halves aside.
7
Create a bed of lettuce on 8 chilled plates. Nest the avocado halves in the center of the lettuce covered plates.
8
Evenly divide the Crabmeat Maison into the cavities of the avocados, forming little mounds.
9
Add a wedge of the tomato to each plate, and drizzle with the Creole Mustard Vinaigrette.
10
Serve immediately.

656

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large egg yolks, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon creole mustard (or 1 tablespoon any coarse grainy brown mustard), 1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh, and more.

Yes, Avocado Stuffed With Crabmeat Maison, Or Cold Crab Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Avocado Stuffed With Crabmeat Maison, Or Cold Crab Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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