Avocado and Crabmeat Canapes

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Total Time
25 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Rating
4(22)
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Ingredients

Yield:24 - 30 canapes
  • 1ripe Haas avocado (the black variety with the pebbly skin)
  • 1tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1tablespoon finely minced fresh coriander
  • ½cup lump crabmeat
  • Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
  • 2egg whites
  • 24 to 30unsalted tortilla chips
Ingredient Substitution Guide
Nutritional analysis per serving (28 servings)

27 calories; 2 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 34 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil.

  2. Step 2

    Peel the avocado and remove the pit. Puree in a food processor along with the lime juice and fresh coriander. Transfer to a bowl, fold in the crabmeat and season to taste with salt and cayenne pepper.

  3. Step 3

    Beat the egg white with a pinch of salt until they hold firm peaks but are still creamy. Stir one-fourth of the egg whites into the avocado mixture then fold in the rest.

  4. Step 4

    Arrange the chips on the baking sheet, spoon some of the avocado mixture onto each and broil until lightly browned. Transfer to a serving dish and serve at once.


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