Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 137
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 271mg
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
Crab Bruschetta Recipe Video
Crab bruschetta is an easy appetizer recipe that will wow your guests. Great for a party, this crab bruschetta appetizer can be made up to 1 week in advance.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasteurized lump crab meat
- 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp capers, drained
- 3 Tbsp diced shallots or red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 whole wheat baguette (about 12 inches long), cut into 24 (1/2-inch) slices
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, 1/4 cup of the olive oil, lemon juice, capers, shallots, parsley, salt and black pepper. Mix gently. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Crab mixture will keep, refrigerated, for up to 2 days.
- When ready to serve: Heat grill to high. Brush bread slices with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and grill on both sides until toasted lightly. Arrange bread on a serving platter and top with crab mixture.
This recipe video features Chef John Brandt-Lee, owner of Avalon Restaurant in West Chester, PA and Avalon Pasta Bistro in Downingtown, PA
Nut Allergy: If you have an allergy to nuts or nut products, read the packaging, labels, warnings and directions for all ingredients in this recipe to determine whether the non-nut ingredients in this recipe were manufactured in a plant that processes nut products. We recommend that you do not solely rely on our information. For additional information about a product, please contact the manufacturer.
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Review Date: February 26, 2013
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