Crab-Stuffed Cucumbers Recipe

Name: Crab-Stuffed Cucumbers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (generous) shredded crabmeat (about 2 ounces); 1/4 cup chopped green onion (white and green parts); 3 tablespoons light sour cream; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper; 1 tablespoon finely chopped pink pickled ginger slices*; 1/2 teaspoon minced jalapeno chili with seeds; 1 English hothouse cucumber, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices; Fresh cilantro sprigs; *Pink pickled ginger slices are available at Asian markets and also at some specialty foods stores.

Servings: persons

1/2 cup (generous) shredded crabmeat (about 2 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped green onion (white and green parts)
3 tablespoons light sour cream
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped pink pickled ginger slices*
1/2 teaspoon minced jalapeno chili with seeds
1 English hothouse cucumber, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices
Fresh cilantro sprigs
*Pink pickled ginger slices are available at Asian markets and also at some specialty foods stores.

1
Combine first 7 ingredients in medium bowl.
2
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
(Can be prepared up to 6 hours ahead.
4
Cover and refrigerate.)
5
Using small melon baller, scoop out centers of cucumber leaving bottom shell intact.
6
Fill centers and slightly mound crab mixture atop cucumber.
7
Garnish each with cilantro sprig.
8
Transfer to platter and serve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup (generous) shredded crabmeat (about 2 ounces), 1/4 cup chopped green onion (white and green parts), 3 tablespoons light sour cream, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Crab-Stuffed Cucumbers 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-Stuffed Cucumbers

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