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Garlic Butter Crab Toasts

Garlic Butter Crab Toasts
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Garlic Butter Crab Toasts combine tender fresh crab meat with rich garlic-infused butter and crisp toasted French bread to create a flavorful, elegant appetizer or snack that’s quick to prepare and sure to impress.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh lump or claw crab meat
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, freshly minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 French baguette or crusty bread, sliced ½-inch thick

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Garlic Butter: Melt unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add freshly minced garlic and cook gently for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and soft, ensuring the garlic does not brown.
  2. Mix the Crab Filling: In a bowl, combine the fresh crab meat with warm garlic butter, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Gently fold to coat all the crab evenly, keeping lumps intact.
  3. Toast the Bread: Slice the French bread into ½-inch pieces and toast lightly until golden and still firm, creating a sturdy base for the crab topping.
  4. Assemble the Crab Toasts: Spoon a generous amount of the crab mixture onto each toast slice, pressing lightly to secure the topping.
  5. Broil to Perfection: Place assembled toasts under a preheated broiler for 3-5 minutes or until the topping bubbles and turns golden, watching carefully to prevent burning.

Notes

  • Use fresh crab whenever possible for best flavor and texture.
  • Cook garlic gently to avoid bitterness and keep a mellow, sweet taste.
  • Do not overload the toasts to prevent them from becoming soggy or falling apart.
  • Keep a close eye under the broiler since cooking happens quickly.
  • Let toasts cool slightly before serving to allow flavors to settle and to avoid burning your mouth.

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