This Spicy Crab & Avocado Salsa is a fast, easy and flavorful appetizers that your guests will love!
Game day brought great things – not just for the Seahawks, but for uuuusssss.
Yea, you! Becauseeeee, I’m pretty sure you’re going to love this.
Low-fat, very spicy and FABulous – with only 1 tablespoon of light mayonnaise! And serranos. Who doesn’t love serranos?
Scallions anyone? We’re going to need a few tablespoons of those too.
Now, here’s the important part! Don’t forget to invite Frank. It’s the perfect blend of flavor and heat. It says so right there on the bottle!
And…, I heard Frank always loves a good party. I like a good party animal.
Now, get ready to get jiggy with it and put the lime in the coconut.
No!!! Don’t do that. Put it in the salsa!!! But, doesn’t it sound like more fun to put it in the coconut? I’m just sayin’.
But first, you need to squeeze the dickens out of those limes.
Poor little things. They didn’t have a chance with the lime crusher.
Gently fold it all together and spoon it into those perfect bite-sized phyllo cups. You know how I love those!
Perfection. Just the way we like it.
Enjoy!
Spicy Crab & Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound cooked lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup scallion diced
- 1 to 2 teaspoons serrano pepper finely minced
- 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 of a lime
- 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 package Phyllo cups
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Optional
- * chopped serrano for garnish optional
- * chopped chives for garnish optional
- * chopped avocado for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine crab, scallion, serrano pepper, mayonnaise, hot sauce, lime juice and Old Bay Seasoning. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate crab mixture for 30 minutes + to allow flavors to blend.
- Spoon crab mixture into Phyllo cups and top with serrano peppers, avocados or chopped chives for garnish.
Recipe adapted from The Culinary Chronicles @ Spicy Crab & Avocado Salad.
Spicy Crab & Avocado Salsa
Monica says
haha, I just bought a new bottle of Frank’s and now you’ve given me another good use for it. You’re right – these look sensational!!
Kristi says
Thanks Monica – these were one of our favorite apps – so rich with the crab!
Johlene says
These are so cute!! Love them 🙂
xoxoxo
Kristi says
Thanks Johlene! I hope you have a beautiful week!
marcie says
Kristi, your post is as entertaining as always — you crack me up! This appetizer looks amazing and your photos are beautiful! Pinning. 🙂
Kristi says
Hahahaha! I’m so glad you enjoyed it Marcie. I am such a child sometimes. Thanks for the pin!
Josefine {The Smoothie Lover} says
I really wish I lived in America, so I could watch super bowl. Not that I am a fan of football – but all the food looks SO good!
Especially these crap and salsa bites. Looks like some, I would never stop eating 😉
Kristi says
Thanks Josefine – they were tasty! Come to America any time! We’ll show you all the great places to eat and make you some ourselves!
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
Great post Kristi! I love your photographs, they are really beautiful and sharp. This crab and avocado salsa sounds really delicious! Pinning!
Kristi says
Thank you Cindy for the compliments on the photos. I really appreciate that! And, I’m glad you like the recipe. Thanks for the pin! Have a wonderful weekend my friend!
Kelly says
Love this post, these look awesome Kristi! We love anything with spice so I know we would love these for sure 🙂 They sound fabulous 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Kelly! So glad you love the post – I hope you enjoy the recipe! Have a wonderful Friday!
Samina | The Cupcake Confession says
Kristi!!!!!!!!!!!! These little mini treats are just adorable!!!!!! I’m salivating looking at the cayenne pepper sauce and the final photographs!!!! OMG!!! I need to make these!!!!
Kristi says
Hahahahaha! I’m so glad you like them Samina! Your enthusiasm is catchy! Have a great weekend!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
Yum! Those look like perfect little bites of deliciousness!
Kristi says
Thanks Christin – hope you get a chance to try them! They are delicious, and the serranos add a nice spicy bite!
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says
I am such a weenie when it comes to spicy food but the flavors of these sound delightful! And I just can’t argue with how easy it is! These are going on the menu for our next gathering! Pinned for sure.
Kristi says
Thanks for the pin Lindsey! Have a wonderful weekend. Be sure to turn down the serranos if you don’t like spicy! Enjoy!
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says
You have a great weekend too! Maybe half will do me on the peppers!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
I think I know who doesn’t like serranos now ; ) My father chopped a couple of them this morning and he completely forgot about it and touched his mouth and oh well, I think he loathes them now. I can still hear him course haha.
Anyway, I’m a big big fan of the stuff, so I’ll definitely be trying these cups. I’ll just make sure I don’t ask dad to chop the serranos for me hehe. Love how they’re healthy! xx
Kristi says
Hahaha! I don’t mean to laugh at your dad’s expense, but I’ve sssooo been there! I’m so glad you have a sous chef! 🙂 But you need to treat him right – no more serranos! LOL!
Surya Tejaswini says
Hello kristi 🙂
Normally the non- vegeterain dishes will look a bit different normally the look will not please me at all. I really and totally loved the way you presented it. It is quite the cutest non-veg recipe i have ever seen till today. You are just awesome i need to say. It looks like a pretty cool snack 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Surya! I’m so glad you like it – what a nice compliment!
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says
These are party perfect!!! LOVE.
Kristi says
Thanks Kelly! I agree – they are so perfect for a party!
amanda @ fake ginger says
This is so perfect! I totally want some.
Kristi says
Thanks Amanda! It is so good – you will love it!
Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats says
Oh wow. I’m sitting here getting ready to watch the games and we have NO game food on hand! I would die for a few of these right about now!
Kristi says
Thanks Ally! I’m watching the games, yet wish I was eating this right now – talk about stressful. Yikes! 🙂
Melissa Falk says
Love it! And, the spicier, the better 🙂
Kristi says
I’m with you Melissa! Spice is my life! 🙂