Crab Guacamole

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Prep Time: 15min | Servings: 6-8

Creamy avocado meets premium crab meat in this fresh, coastal-inspired Crab Guacamole recipe. Made with Handy Premium Lump Crab Meat, bright lime juice, tomatoes, and cilantro, this easy appetizer delivers the perfect balance of rich flavor and refreshing citrus. Serve with tortilla chips for a seafood-forward dip that’s sure to impress at parties, cookouts, and family gatherings.

  • Cut the avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add lime juice, lime zest, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Mash the avocado to your desired consistency, leaving some chunks for texture.
  • Fold in the red onion, tomatoes, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  • Gently fold in the Handy Premium Lump Crab Meat, being careful not to break up the large lumps.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice or salt as desired.
  • Chill for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  1. Drain the crab meat if needed and gently pick through for any shell fragments. (there should be few to none)
  2. Dice the red onion, tomatoes, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  3. Zest and juice the limes.

  • 4 ripe Hass avocados
  • 1 (8 oz) package Handy Premium Lump Crab Meat
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper