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Cracked Crab with Herbed Avocado Sauce





Yields
Makes 4 to 6 servings

This super-simple sauce was inspired by the tarragon tang and beautiful color of green goddess dressing. It’s rich yet has a sharp bite and highlights the briny sweetness of crab. Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes resting time).

 

This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “It’s Officially Dungeness Crab Season—Check out These 22 Recipes and Get Crackin’.”

Cracked Crab with Herbed Avocado Sauce




Dan Goldberg
 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
 1/2 cup olive oil
 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh chives (about 2 bunches)
 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
 2 Dungeness crabs, cooked, cleaned, and cracked
Step 1
1

Whirl avocados, olive oil, vinegar, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 cup water in a blender until smooth. Stir in chives and tarragon. Cover and let sit 30 minutes at room temperature to let flavors blend.

Step 2
2

Season sauce with salt to taste and serve with crab.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories413
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g45%

Saturated Fat 5.1g26%
Cholesterol 87mg29%
Sodium 482mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 6.8g3%

Dietary Fiber 1.7g7%
Protein 19g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.