METHOD
A clean, elegant appetizer where the sweetness of crab, the buttery texture of avocado, and the luxury of caviar are the stars.
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Crab Layer:
· In a bowl, gently combine the lump crab meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, and chives. Season lightly with salt and white pepper. Cover and refrigerate.
2. Prepare the Avocado:
· Cut the avocado into small, neat cubes (about ¼-inch).
· Place the cubes in a small bowl. Drizzle with the lime juice and a pinch of salt. Gently toss to coat. This seasons the avocado and prevents browning.
3. Assemble the Towers:
· Place the ring mold in the center of a serving plate.
· First Layer: Spoon the chilled crab mixture into the mold, pressing down gently to create an even, compact base. Fill the mold about halfway.
· Second Layer: Carefully place the seasoned avocado cubes on top of the crab layer, creating a flat surface.
· Third Layer: Sprinkle the shredded crab sticks evenly over the avocado.
· Carefully lift the ring mold straight up to reveal the tower. Repeat for the remaining servings.
4. The Final Garnish:
· Just before serving, place a generous spoonful of caviar on top of each tower.
· Garnish the plate with a few microgreens.
Serve immediately. The cool, creamy avocado cubes provide a perfect textural contrast to the flaky crab and the popping caviar.
