We are lucky to have amazingly fresh Dungeness Crab in San Francisco, and it is something I try to take full advantage of! Fresh crab meat is delicate and sweet, and just so satisfying! We got some fresh crab meat this week and decided to throw together an incredibly simple dinner in about five minutes. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal when you want something healthy, yet you don’t have time to do a lot of prep!
Ingredients:
(serves 2)
½ lb of fresh crabmeat
¼ cup plain greek yogurt
1 ripe avocado, halved and pitted
Juice from 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional - fresh parsley for garnish
Directions:
In a small bowl, mix together crabmeat, greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Fill the avocado halves with crab salad and garnish with parsley (optional)
* Serving suggestion: You will have leftover crab salad. I recommend making a simple salad with mixed greens, olive oil, lemon juice and sea salt and topping that with another scoop of the crab salad.
Health Benefits of Crab:
Crab meat is high in phosphorus, which is essential for bone and teeth development.
It’s an excellent source of Omega-3s, an essential fatty acid, which is anti-inflammatory and can balance cholesterol levels.
Crab meat is an excellent source of copper, a mineral that helps with iron absorption and boosts blood circulation throughout our bodies.
It’s an excellent source of vitamin B12, which our bodies need in order to produce healthy red blood cells.
It’s low in calories, yet it’s still an excellent source of protein and healthy fats (omega 3s).
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