Avocado Crab Boats

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
MAKES: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 5 medium ripe avocados, peeled and halved
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
• 2 tablespoons minced chives
• 1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded pepper jack cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Lemon wedges

Directions

1. Preheat broiler. Place two avocado halves in a large bowl; mash lightly with a fork. Add mayonnaise and lemon juice; mix until well blended. Stir in crab, 3 tablespoons cilantro, chives, serrano pepper, capers and pepper. Spoon into avocado halves.
2. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Broil 4-5 in. from heat 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro; serve with lemon wedges. Yield: 4 servings.

Notes: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.