Crab and Avocado Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Crab and Avocado Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ripe Hass avocado (not mushy); 8 ounces fresh lump crabmeat, picked over; ¼ cup finely diced celery; ¼ cup finely chopped green onion; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon creme fraiche; 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cumin; ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more if needed; ¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 8 slices good-quality white bread, lightly toasted

Servings: persons

1
Halve the avocado lengthwise, and remove and discard the seed.
2
Using a sharp knife, remove the flesh from both halves and cut into small dice.
3
Place the diced avocado in a large nonreactive bowl; add the crab, celery, and green onion.
4
Add lime juice, creme fraiche, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes to the bowl; toss gently to combine.
5
Taste and season with more salt, as needed.
6
To serve, mound crab mixture on 4 toasted bread slices, then top with remaining toasted bread slices.
7
Halve sandwiches on the diagonal and place on serving plates.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ripe Hass avocado (not mushy), 8 ounces fresh lump crabmeat, picked over, ¼ cup finely diced celery, ¼ cup finely chopped green onion, and more.

Yes, Crab and Avocado Sandwiches falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crab and Avocado Sandwiches

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Variations & substitutions

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