Crabmeat Hors Doeuvres Recipes

CRAB ARTICHOKE TOASTS

Steps:

• Place the oven rack in the upper third of the oven. Turn on the broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cut the baguette into 1/4-inch slices (you should have about 24 total). Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• In a large bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir in the gruyere and Parmesan, then gently fold in the artichokes and crab. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
• Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of the artichoke-crab mixture onto each baguette slice. Broil until the cheese begins to melt, about 3 minutes. Watch very carefully the entire time so that the toasts do not burn. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon fresh parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.

13 BEST CRAB APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep a crab appetizer in 30 minutes or less!

CRAB CRESCENTS

Steps:

• Unroll crescent dough; separate into 8 triangles. Cut each triangle in half lengthwise, forming 2 triangles. Spread 1/2 teaspoon pesto over each triangle; place 1 rounded teaspoon of crab along the wide end of each triangle. , Roll up triangles from the wide ends and place point side down 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet., Bake at 375° until golden brown, about 10-12 minutes. Serve warm.

CRAB ON CRACKERS HORS D'OEUVRES WITH A TWIST

Steps:

• 1. Gather all your ingredients
• 2. Sauté the bacon until crisp, but not too crisp
• 3. Remove from pan and allow to drain and cool on some paper towels
• 4. Chef's Note: Reserve the bacon grease for another use (I'm planning on sautéing a couple of chicken breasts with it... but that's another recipe).
• 5. Chop the bacon into small pieces and reserve.
• 6. Add the mayo, lemon juice, salt & pepper (to taste), and the cayenne pepper to a bowl, and mix thoroughly.
• 7. Carefully fold in the crab until fully incorporated.
• 8. Place a heaping teaspoon of the crab mixture on a cracker, and add a few pieces of chopped bacon.
• 9. Cover with a piece of the cheese, and place in a broiler and broil until the cheese bubbles and begins to brown.
• 10. Serve with a lemon or lime wedge. Enjoy.
• 11. Keep the faith and keep cooking.

CRABMEAT HORS-D'OEUVRES

Steps:

• Bake biscuits according to directions on tube.
• Combine all topping ingredients. Spread on baked, sliced biscuits.
• Broil until lightly browned.

STUFFED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Remove and reserve the mushroom stems. There should be about two cups. Chop the stems coarsely.
• Heat one tablespoon of the butter in a saucepan and add the mushroom caps. Sprinkle with the juice of half a lemon and a generous grinding of pepper. Cook, stirring often but gently so as not to break the caps. This is to remove the moisture from the caps. Cook about two minutes. Remove the caps to a platter.
• Add one tablespoon of butter to the saucepan and add the shallots and garlic. When they've begun to soften, add the chopped mushroom stems and juice of the remaining half a lemon. Add the celery, thyme and bay leaf. Cook, stirring often, about five minutes. Remove the bay leaf.
• Spoon and scrape the mixture into the container of a food processor. Add the parsley and process to a fine puree.
• Return the mixture to a saucepan and cook, stirring often, about five minutes. Add the egg and bread crumbs. Cook about 10 seconds, stirring, and remove from the heat. Stir in cheese. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Stuff the caps with an equal amount of the filling. Smooth over the tops. Arrange the caps as they are stuffed close together in a baking dish. Sprinkle with two tablespoons of melted butter.
• Place the mushrooms caps in the oven and bake 15 minutes.

KING CRAB APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 tartlet pans.
• Divide rolls in half and press into the prepared tartlet pans. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, crab, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, green onions and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon 1 teaspoon of mixture into tarts and garnish with paprika.
• Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until light brown. These freeze wonderfully. Just reheat before serving.