Crab & Avocado Tartare

By Mark

A fresh starter of crab meat and diced avocado with red onion and herbs, folded in a lime, Dijon and mayonnaise dressing and served with toasted bread.

• Servings: 4
• Prep time: 15 min
• Total time: 15 min

Ingredients

• 200 g fresh crab meat (or canned, drained)
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro (or parsley)
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Carefully check the crab meat to remove any shell pieces. Dice the avocado into small cubes. In a bowl, combine the crab, avocado, red onion, and herbs. In a separate small bowl, mix the lime juice, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise. Gently fold the dressing into the crab mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Serving: Plate neatly using a ring mold for a nice presentation. Garnish with extra herbs and a lime wedge. Serve with toasted bread or crostini.