Avocado Crab Boats

Name: Avocado Crab Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 8 servings.

These boats are wonderful with tortilla chips, beans or rice. You can also cover them, pack them on ice, and take them to a picnic or potluck. Straight from the oven or cold, they're always delicious. —Frances Benthin, Scio, Oregon

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

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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 Facts

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

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