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Garlic Butter Crab Toasts

Garlic Butter Crab Toasts: Elevate Your Next Appetizer Night

Garlic Butter Crab Toasts are quick, delicious, and perfect for any gathering, packed with fresh crab meat and garlic butter flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 toasts
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crab Mixture
  • 1 cup Fresh Crab Meat Sweet, delicate taste; opt for fresh for the best flavor.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted, adds richness to the recipe.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh is best.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Optional, adds tang.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs (Parsley, Chives) Enhance flavor and presentation.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For the Toasts
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used for toasting the bread.
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Adds umami depth.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Optional spice for extra flavor.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Garlic Butter Crab Toasts
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and gently fold in crab meat, lemon juice, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Slice the French baguette into 1-inch thick pieces and arrange on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and toast for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Spoon crab mixture onto each toasted baguette slice and arrange on the baking sheet.
  6. Sprinkle optional cheese on top of each toast.
  7. Return to oven for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1toastCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose fresh crab meat for superior flavor and avoid overcooking the garlic.

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