Guacamole is definitely one of my favorite go-to appetizers.  It’s really easy to make and almost everyone is a fan.  This time of year I’m always entertaining and I can run into the kitchen and whip up a bowl of guacamole in no time flat whenever someone stops by.

Usually I stick to the original version–it never fails, but this time I decided to fancy it up a bit and added some lump crab meat to the mix–WOWZA!!  It is fantastic.  Crab and avocado are definitely the best of friends.

Crab Guacamole

4 large avocados
1 small purple onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1 poblano pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 -1 teaspoon salt
Juice of  a lime
8 ounces lump crab meat
cilantro (optional)

To prepare the avocados–remove the pits and dice in the skin.  Use a spoon to scoop the avocado from the skin.  Place in a large bowl.  Add the onion, garlic, jalapeño, and poblano. Stir to combine.  Add the cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, (and the cilantro-if using–the husband does not like at all so I usually leave it out) and lime juice.  Stir to combine.  Add the lump crab meat and gently stir to combine.  Taste and add remaining salt if needed.