Step 1

Dump the crab in a large bowl and mix in the scallions, parsley, and chili pepper (if using). Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and lemon juice.

Step 3

Carefully mix the mayonnaise dressing into the crab meat mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and/or pepper if needed.

Step 4

For a light supper, serve the crab salad over greens or spoon it over halved and pitted avocados.

Step 5

For an appetizer, cut the ends off the Belgian endives and separate them into spears. Arrange the spears on a platter and spoon in the crab salad. No endive spears? You can also halve and deseed mini sweet peppers and spoon the crab salad inside!