Hot Crab And Asparagus Canapes Recipe

Name: Hot Crab And Asparagus Canapes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 8 ounces canned crabmeat, drained and squeezed of excess moisture; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 2 large green onions, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 loaf baguette, cut diagonally into 1/4 inch slices; 16 small asparagus spears, blanched and cut in half lengthwise; 1/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces canned crabmeat, drained and squeezed of excess moisture
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 large green onions, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 loaf baguette, cut diagonally into 1/4 inch slices
16 small asparagus spears, blanched and cut in half lengthwise
1/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.
2
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
3
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until light.
4
Beat in crab, garlic and green onions until just combined.
5
Season with salt, lemon juice and Tabasco sauce; combine well.
6
Slice baguette diagonally into 1/4 inch thick slices.
7
Spread mixture on the baquette slices and set on the baking tray.
8
Top each canape with 2 asparagus halves, cut side down.
9
Sprinkle canapes with grated Parmesan cheese.
10
Bake in preheated 400 F oven for 10 minutes or until heated through.
11
Arrange on a platter and serve.
12
NOTE: To blanch the asparagus, cook in boiling water for 1 - 2 minutes.
13
Drain and immediately chill in ice water; drain.
14
These canapes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator, loosely wrapped in plastic wrap.
15
Because you will be baking from cold, allow 3 - 4 minutes extra cooking time.

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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: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 8 ounces canned crabmeat, drained and squeezed of excess moisture, 1 large garlic clove, minced, 2 large green onions, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Hot Crab And Asparagus Canapes 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.

Hot Crab And Asparagus Canapes

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