Crab Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers

Try this for an amazing appetizer your guests won’t be able to put down. Imagine the combination of succulent crab with the zing of delicious jalapenos and the smooth creamy flavor of avocados. Your guests will be begging you for seconds.
Ingredients -
12 large Jalapeno Peppers
4 ounces well drained Dungeness Crabmeat
1/3 cup Red Onion, minced
1/4 cup Green Bell Pepper, minced
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
3/4 cup Premium Beer
Corn Oil (for deep frying)
All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Hass Avocado
1/2 cup drained Salsa
1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
 
Preparation:

1. Peel and dice your avocado

2. Just below stem, cut the jalapenos lengthwise in half, leaving stems attached.

3. Seed the jalapenos.

4. Place the jalapenos in heavy medium saucepan.

5. Cover with cold water and bring to simmer.

6. Drain.

7. Repeat the process.

8. Dry the jalapenos with a paper towel.

9. Combine the Dungeness crabmeat, red onion, bell green pepper and mayonnaise in small bowl.

10. Season with salt and pepper.

11. Fill the jalapeno cavities with the crab mixture.

12. Press the jalapeno halves together to compress filling. (Can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)

13. Place 1/2 cup flour in bowl.

14. Gradually whisk in beer. Let stand 30 minutes.

15. Heat oil in heavy deep pot to 375°F.

16. Whisk batter to smooth.

17. Dredge jalapeños in flour.

18. Holding stem end, dip into batter to coat completely and deep-fry in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes.

19. Using slotted spoon, transfer jalapeños to paper towels and drain.

20. Combine avocado, salsa and mayonnaise in small bowl.

21. Season to taste.

22. Arrange the jalapenos on your platter and garnish with salsa.

 



Cooking Tip
Purifying Oil
Oil can be purified by adding a few sprigs of parsley and deep-frying them. The sprigs of parsley absorb the odors in the oil. Careful now, watch out for splatters!

Party Planning Tip
Mood Music
To set the mood, choose soft mellow background music that will not interfere with conversations.