Garlic Butter Crab Toasts (Print Version)
Crab mingles with garlic butter and fresh herbs atop crisp toasted baguette for irresistible savory bites.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound fresh crab meat, shell fragments removed
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1 French baguette, cut into 1/2-inch slices
→ Aromatics and Fats
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
→ Fresh Herbs and Seasonings
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
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2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
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Salt, to taste
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Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
→ Finishing and Optional Garnish
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
# Steps:
01 -
Steam fresh crabs for 10 minutes until shells are bright red, then cool and carefully extract the meat, ensuring all shell fragments are removed.
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Melt unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté 1 to 2 minutes until aromatic, without browning.
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In a large mixing bowl, gently blend the crab meat with garlic butter, lemon juice, chopped parsley, chopped chives, salt, and pepper until just combined.
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil. Toast in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until crisp and golden.
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Spoon an even layer of crab mixture onto each toasted baguette slice. Optionally sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese has melted and flavors are melded.
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Finish with a light dusting of paprika if desired and serve immediately while hot.
# Notes:
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For optimal flavor, ensure the crab meat is free of shells and avoid over-mixing to maintain delicate texture.