“California Roll” Crab-Stuffed Avocados

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    6-8

    people
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Chiles and Smoke: BBQ, Grilling, and Other Fire-Friendly Recipes with Spice and Flavor

By Brad Prose

Published 2023

  • About

Everyone starts somewhere on their food journey, and the classic California sushi roll happened to be one of my first breakouts from the typical meal. I had discovered this combination of stuffing the seasoned crab into an avocado years before I met my wife, creating a healthier meal packed with protein. Wondering if it could be smoked (spoiler: yes), the generously stuffed avocado was bathed with mesquite for a short period of time. Grilling the avocados enhances their natural flavors, als