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Spicy Crab in Endive Boats
Ingredients
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1 pound Dungeness crab meat, preferably lump crab meat
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2 tablespoons low fat mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons wasabi mayonnaise or 5 teaspoons mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon horseradish
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1/4 cup chopped shallot
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
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3/4 cup celery, diced, about one large rib
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2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped, about 1 cup
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1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1 tablespoon lime zest
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1/4 cup fresh lime juice
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1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
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12 ounces Belgian endive, 4 heads, leaves separated and arranged in a single layer on a large platter
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1 avocado, diced and tossed with fresh lime juice to prevent discoloration
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2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
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2 fresh limes, cut into wedges for garnish
Preparation
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Place crab meat into a large bowl, sort through and remove any cartilage.
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Add both of the mayonnaises, shallot, jalapeno, celery, tomatoes, cilantro, lime zest and juice. Stir to blend ingredients. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.
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Spoon mixture into endive boats. Garnish with diced avocado, sprinkle with cilantro and surround with lime wedges. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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This recipe does not meet the MHealthy Nutrition Guidelines.
1/2018