Arctic Circle Crab Crostini Recipe

Name: Arctic Circle Crab Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 stalks fennel, shaved with a mandoline; 1 large white onion, diced; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 cup apricot marmalade; 1 large red onion, diced fine; 1 fresh lime, zest grated and juiced; 1 teaspoon stone ground mustard; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 pound cooked Dungeoness crabmeat, picked through to remove remnants of shells; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 loaf French bread, sliced on the diagonal into 16 (1/2-inch) slices and lightly toasted; 16 small parsley sprigs, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 stalks fennel, shaved with a mandoline
1 large white onion, diced
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup apricot marmalade
1 large red onion, diced fine
1 fresh lime, zest grated and juiced
1 teaspoon stone ground mustard
1 cup mayonnaise
1 pound cooked Dungeoness crabmeat, picked through to remove remnants of shells
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 loaf French bread, sliced on the diagonal into 16 (1/2-inch) slices and lightly toasted
16 small parsley sprigs, for garnish

1
In a small saucepan, combine shaved fennel, onion, sugar and marmalade and cook for 10 minutes over medium-low heat.
2
Set aside to cool to room temperature
3
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine onion, lime zest and juice, mustard and mayonnaise in a bowl, and then fold crabmeat into the mixture so that it's just combined and the crab is not broken or mashed.
4
Season with salt and pepper, as needed.
5
Arrange bread on a baking sheet.
6
Using a melon baller, or small scoop, spoon seafood mixture onto bread and bake briefly in oven until seafood balls are lightly browned.
7
Garnish crab with marmalade and parsley.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 stalks fennel, shaved with a mandoline, 1 large white onion, diced, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 cup apricot marmalade, and more.

Yes, Arctic Circle Crab Crostini falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Arctic Circle Crab Crostini

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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