Almond-Crusted Crab Delights with Avocado Salsa | Kevin Wagonfoot
I’ll be honest—when I first saw this recipe, I thought, ‘Crab? Almonds? Together?’ But then I made them, and my kitchen smelled like a fancy restaurant instead of, well, my kitchen. My family actually asked for seconds, which never happens when I’m meal prepping.
The real kicker? I wasn’t white-knuckling through some deprivation diet. This felt like I was sneaking something indulgent past my own better judgment.
Why This Works for Low-Carb High-Protein
Here’s what makes this sing for low-carb, high-protein eating: you’re getting serious protein from the crab and those almonds, virtually no carbs to speak of, and healthy fats that actually keep you satisfied for hours. The avocado salsa adds creaminess without any of the guilt. It’s one of those recipes that proves you don’t have to eat plain chicken breast forever.
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Almond-Crusted Crab Delights with Avocado Salsa
Indulge in these flavorful Almond-Crusted Crab Delights, perfect for a low-carb diet and packed with protein. Paired with a refreshing avocado salsa, these bites make for an elegant appetizer or a pro
Ingredients
- 1 lb crab meat, cooked and shredded
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, almond flour, beaten egg, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt.
- Form small patties from the mixture and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the crab delights in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the crab delights are baking, prepare the avocado salsa by mixing the diced avocado, diced tomatoes, and lime juice in a separate bowl.
- Once the crab delights are cooked, serve them warm with the avocado salsa on the side.
Nutrition per serving
All recipes serve 2. All nutritional info is per serving.
Tips & Variations
- Don't oversoak your crab mixture—you want it just moist enough to hold together. I learned this the hard way with a batch of mushy sadness.
- Toast your almonds lightly before crushing them. It takes two minutes and transforms the whole flavor profile from okay to genuinely crave-worthy.
- Make your avocado salsa last—literally right before serving. Avocado and time aren't friends, and I speak from experience.
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