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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Crunchy Hot Crab Bites

Crunchy Hot Crab Bites

Recipe By :"Hotter Than Hell" by Jane Butel
Serving Size : 16
Categories : Fish And Seafood


1 1/2 cups lump crabmeat -- drained --all shell bits removed
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice -- or 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lime or lemon peel -- finely grated
1 green onion -- minced
2 tablespoons parsley -- minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
hot pepper sauce -- to taste
1 teaspoon hot prepared mustard -- or to taste --such as Cajun -- creole or Chinese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter -- melted
16 melba toast rounds
1/2 cup swiss cheese -- or 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese -- shredded

Preheat broiler.

Combine crab, lime juice, lime peel, green onion, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, mustard & pepper sauce. Taste & adjust seasonings. Brush melted butter on toast rounds & arrange in a single layer in a broiler pan. Top each round with a portion of the crab mixture, then 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese. Broil until cheese is melted & crab mixture is hot.

Makes 16 appetizers.

Mastercook formatted by Christopher E. Eaves

NOTES : Authors notes: Simple to prepare & serve. If you like, use tuna, small cooked shrimp or even deviled ham in place of the crab.

Posted to RecipeLu List by "Christopher E. Eaves" on Mar 29, 98.

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