Crab Cucumber Slices Recipes

CRAB AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SWEET VINEGAR DRESSING (AMAZU)

Steps:

• Put all the Amazu ingredients in a jar or a bowl and mix well until the sugar dissolves.
• Sprinkle salt over the sliced cucumber, mix and leave for 10 minutes to let it wilt.
• Squeeze the water out of the cucumbers and put it in a mixing bowl.
• Break very large crab meat into smaller chunks, some into flakes (note 3). Reserve a few large chunks of the crab meat with red skin on them for decoration and put the rest into the bowl with cucumber (note 4).
• If the wakame comes in long strands, cut them into bite-size pieces. Squeeze the water out and put them into the bowl (note 4).
• Mix the ingredients in the bowl so that the ingredients are evenly scattered (note 4).
• Transfer the mixture to serving bowls, place a couple of reserved large chunks of crab meat in each bowl, and serve with amazu in a little jar. Alternatively, pour the amazu over the salad and serve.

CRAB CUCUMBER BITES

Steps:

• Peel strips from cucumbers to create striped edges; cut each cucumber into 16 slices, about 1/4-in. thick. Pat dry with paper towels; set aside., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, lemon juice and pepper sauce until smooth. Fold in the crab, red pepper and onions. Place 1 heaping teaspoonful onto each cucumber slice. Serve immediately.

CUCUMBER CRAB BITES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, dill, mustard and seafood seasoning. Stir in the crab and pineapple. Spread over cucumber slices. Sprinkle with onions. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

CRAB CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• Score cucumber lengthwise to make a decorative edge, then make 1/4 inch slices.
• combine in a smallbowl the crab meat, yogurt, chives, salt, and papper.
• Place a small spoonful of crab mixture, onto each cucumber slice.
• Sprinkle lightly with paprika.
• Place slices on a serving plate, cover with plastic wrap.
• Chill for 4 hours.

BASIL- AND CRABMEAT-TOPPED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Score cucumber lengthwise with tines of fork if desired. Cut into 36 (1/4-inch) slices.
• In small bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on low speed until creamy. Beat in mayonnaise until well blended. Stir in chopped basil, onion, lemon peel and crabmeat.
• Spread or pipe about 1 teaspoon crabmeat mixture on each cucumber slice. Sprinkle with capers. Garnish with basil leaves.

CRAB-STUFFED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

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

CUCUMBER CUPS FILLED WITH CRAB APPETIZER

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients together, taste for seasoning; set aside. This can be covered and refrigerated for 1 day.
• Cut the unpeeled cucumber into 1-1/2" thick slices; with the cucumber slice still laying on it's side, make a diagonal cut, now you have two diagonal cut pieces of cucumber.
• Use a melon baller to make a small round hole in the center of the cucumber where the seeds are to make a cup; do not cut completely through to the other side.
• Lightly salt each cucumber cup; place on a paper towel to drain. They can be refrigerated at this point and finished later.
• When ready to serve remove the cucumber cups from the refrigerator and place a small amount of the crab mixture in the center of each round hole in the cucumber and serve; garnish with fresh herbs.