Recipe Description:
Chunks of crab are mixed together with mayo, jalapeño, and basil then placed on top of mashed avocado with sour cream to make this delectable avocado and crab dip recipe. A great cold crab dip recipe for happy hour.
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Ingredients:
- 4 ripe, fresh avocados, halved, pitted, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 4 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbsp. fresh chives, finely chopped
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper, freshly ground (to taste)
- 1 cup fresh crabmeat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 Tbsp. fresh basil, thinly sliced
- 1 red jalapeño, finely chopped
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper, freshly ground (to taste)
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mash the avocados to a chunky consistency and add in the sour cream, three-quarters of the lime juice and chives. Mix until combined.
- Season the avocado mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the mixture into a clear glass serving bowl, forming an even layer and smoothing the top. Set aside.
- Squeeze the crabmeat gently to remove any excess liquid.
- In a small bowl, gently mix the crabmeat, mayonnaise, basil, jalapeño and remaining lime juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the crab mixture over the avocado mixture, forming a second even layer and smoothing the top.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes & Tips:
Serve with baked tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts
8 servings per recipe
Serving Size 1 serving (136g)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 260 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 23g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat 3.5g | 17% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | - | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g | - | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 14g | - | |
| Cholesterol 35mg | 12% | |
| Sodium 260mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 7g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars < 1g | - | |
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein 6g | - | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 61mg | 4% | |
| Iron 0.66mg | 4% | |
| Potassium 389mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin A 21mcg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C 13mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin E 2mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin K 18mcg | 15% | |
| Thiamin 0.06mg | 4% | |
| Riboflavin 0.11mg | 8% | |
| Niacin 2mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.21mg | 10% | |
| Folate 63mcg DFE | 15% | |
| (0mcg folic acid) | - | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Pantothenic Acid 1mg | 20% | |
| Choline 13mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus 49mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium 24mg | 6% | |
| Zinc 0.52mg | 4% | |
| Selenium 1mcg | 0% | |
| Copper 0.15mg | 15% | |
| Manganese 0.11mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
