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Avocado Crab Boats

 5 medium ripe avocados, peeled and halved
 ½ cup mayonnaise
 2 tbsp lemon juice
 2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
 4 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, divided
 2 tbsp minced chives
 1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
 1 tbsp capers, drained
 ¼ tsp pepper
 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
 ½ tsp paprika
 Lemon wedges
1

Preheat broiler. Place 2 avocado halves in a large bowl; mash lightly with a fork. Add mayonnaise and lemon juice; mix until well blended. Stir in crab, 3 tablespoons cilantro, chives, serrano pepper, capers and pepper. Spoon into remaining avocado halves.

2

Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Broil 4-5 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro; serve with lemon wedges.

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Peppers (Hot)
Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.