Crab Crostini Recipe

Name: Crab Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots; 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 4 tablespoons softened butter; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 12 slices French baguettes (3/4 inch); 1 cup lump crabmeat, picked over; 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons softened butter
1 teaspoon garlic salt
12 slices French baguettes (3/4 inch)
1 cup lump crabmeat, picked over
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1
In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add the shallot and garlic; saute, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
3
Pour in cream and reduce by half, about 10 minutes or so, stirring very frequently.
4
Take saucepan off of burner; add in cream cheese and stir until cheese is blended.
5
In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic salt; stir until blended.
6
Spread garlic butter on baguette slices and top with 1 tablespoon of cooled cream cheese mixture.
7
Top each baguette slice with 2 tablespoons of crabmeat and sprinkle with tomato and parsley.
8
Add a shake or two of salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
9
Place baguettes on a baking sheet and bake 7-10 minutes at 400 degrees, or until cream cheese is bubbly and bread is crispy.
10
Watch the bottom of the bread carefully so it doesn't burn.
11
Serve hot.

433

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots, 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, 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.

Crab Crostini

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