Cracked Crab with Herbed Avocado Sauce
Dan Goldberg
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).
How to Make It
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.
Ingredients
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
Directions
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.