Tempura California Avocado with Crab Salad

Serves: 12

Ingredients

6 Fresh California Avocados*, halved, peeled and seeded
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups club soda, chilled
3 Eggs
As needed Oil for frying

Crab Salad


Sriracha Mayonnaise

2 Tbsp. minced chives (6 tsp)
1 Tbsp. sriracha hot sauce

Crab Salad (Yield: 30 oz./4 ½ cups)

1 1/2 crab meat
2/5 cup finely diced celery
2 Tbsp. minced chives
2/5 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
3/4 tsp. Dijon mustard
As needed Salt and pepper to taste

Sriracha Mayonnaise (Yield: 3/4 cup)

3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 Tbsp. sriracha hot sauce
2/5 tsp. toasted sesame oil

*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.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.