Crab Avocado Toast - California Avocados

HomeRecipesMeals & DishesAppetizersCalifornia Avocado & Crab Toast

Elevate your appetizer game with this tasty crab avocado toast recipe. The avocado-based treat combines the richness of crab meat with the creamy texture of California Avocados to create a flavor explosion in one bite. Topped with a spoonful of garlic aioli sauce and garnished with peppers and turnip slices, this crab and avocado appetizer is a true crowd-pleaser perfect for any gathering or special occasion.

If you’re looking to try more avocado appetizers, California Avocados has you covered!

Start cooking

Serves: 12

Ingredients
Instructions

6 Fresh California Avocado*, peeled and seeded 3 Tbsp. lime juice 1 1/2 crab meat Aioli, (recipe follows) 12 slices bread 3 serrano chiles, thinly sliced 1 1/2 tsp. toasted black sesame seeds 3 small baby turnips, thinly sliced Extra virgin olive oil, as needed Salt and pepper, to taste Aioli (Yield: 3/4 cup) 3/4 mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. lemon zest 1 1/2 tsp. microplaned/grated garlic

Aioli: Mix all ingredients together. Set aside.

Assembly:

Mash the avocados in a bowl with the lime juice. Add salt to taste. Set aside.
Brush bread slices with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill or toast the bread slices.
Divide the mashed avocado between the slices of toast. Top each with 2 oz. of crab meat, followed by 1 tablespoon of the aioli on each. Garnish each toast with the sliced Serrano pepper slices, turnip slices, black sesame seeds, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger avocados, adjust the quantity accordingly.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

It’s actually easy to create an avocado rose. If you are setting out a spread of appetizers, add a beautiful avocado rose to elevate the appeal. Or if you are looking for more casual appetizers try these California Avocado snack recipes.