Crostini With Spiced Crab And Shrimp Salad Recipes

CROSTINI WITH LUMP CRAB SALAD AND EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

Steps:

• 1. Pick through the crabmeat to remove any bits of shell. Transfer to a nonreactive bowl.
• 2. Add the 1/2 cup of olive oil, bell pepper, chives, basil, lemon juice and zest and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 3. Top each crostini with about 1 tablespoon of the crab mixture. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.

CRAB AND AVOCADO CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Slice the bread into 1/2-inch thick slices. Lightly brush the bread slices with the 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Arrange the bread on a baking sheet fitted with a rack and bake until lightly toasted, about 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool before topping with the crab mixture.
• In a large bowl whisk together the lemon juice, 1/4 cup of olive oil and salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
• Add the yellow pepper, the avocado, shallot and the crabmeat to the lemon vinaigrette and toss gently, so as to not break up the crabmeat. Top the bread slices with about a tablespoon of the crab mixture and arrange on a serving platter.

CRAB CROSTINI WITH LEMON AND HERBS

Steps:

• With a rubber spatula, mix together the creme fraiche, basil, chives, tarragon, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt in a medium bowl. Add the crabmeat and gently fold it into the herb dressing until the crab is coated and the herbs are evenly distributed. Top each crostini with a tablespoon of the crab mixture.

SPICED CRAB AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Bring clam juice to simmer in large skillet over medium heat.
• Add shrimp; cover and simmer until opaque, turning once, about 2 minutes.
• Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to cutting board; coarsely chop shrimp.
• Place shrimp in small bowl.
• Boil cooking liquid until reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 2 minutes.
• Cool.
• Mix onions and next 5 ingredients in large bowl to blend.
• Stir in shrimp, cooking liquid and crabmeat.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cover and chill.
• Salad can be made 1 day ahead.
• I like to serve mine with pita chips, but you can use any kind of crakers or crostinis.

HOT CRAB CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°. Place bread slices on large ungreased cookie sheet. Brush tops lightly with oil. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until crisp and very light brown.
• Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients except chives in medium bowl. Spread 1 rounded table-spoonful crabmeat mixture on each bread slice.
• Bake about 5 minutes or until filling is hot and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with chives.

SHRIMP AND CRAB CROSTINI

Steps:

• Toast baguette:.
• Lightly brush each side of slice with oil.
• Place in dry skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook on each side until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and place on paper towel.
• Spread:.
• In a bowl, combine 8 oz of shrimp or crab (or a combination of both), red pepper, chives, lime or lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, cheese, & Tabasco (if using) and blend well.
• Add kosher salt and black pepper.
• Spread mixture on each slice of toasted baguette.
• Lay a shrimp that you have cut in 2 lengthwise on each baguette and then add a small parsley leaf and serve.
• *Wine recommendation: Sauvignon Blanc.

CREAMY SHRIMP CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Lightly brush 1 side of each baguette slice with oil. Arrange on 2 baking sheets. Broil until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
• Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise and mustard in large bowl to blend. Mix in shrimp, green onions, dill and lemon peel. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store toasts in airtight container at room temperature. Cover shrimp mixture and chill.)
• Spread 1 tablespoon shrimp mixture atop each toast. Arrange crostini on baking sheets; broil until shrimp mixture begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Top with parsley.

SHRIMP AND CRAB SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, horseradish and seasoned salt; mix well. Add to the shrimp mixture and stir well. Cover and refrigerate. Serve on a lettuce-lined plate.

SIMPLE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange baguette slices on two large rimmed baking sheets; brush both sides with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until golden, 15 to 20 minutes (if undersides are not browning, turn crostini over once during baking). Let cool on baking sheets. Top crostini with desired toppings, and serve.

CRAB SALSA CROSTINI

Steps:

• Mix together the crab meat, tomatoes and red onion. Keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. On the day, mix through the lime zest, juice and chopped coriander, then pile onto the crostini to serve.
• For the crostini bases, cut each of the 4 baguettes into 20 slices, ½cm thick, discarding ends. Drizzle with olive oil and place under the grill. Cook for 2-3 mins until lightly golden, then turn over and cook for another 1-2 mins until golden and crisp all over. Do this in batches and store in a large, airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.