Best Appetizer Crab Pizza Recipes

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CRAB AND ARTICHOKE APPETIZER PIZZA



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A neat twist on a familiar dip. Chefs Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross recommend using a thin and crispy pizza crust, such as Boboli, as the base. Sure to be a hit with cocktails.

Provided by duonyte

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 thin prepared pizza crust
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, water-packed and drained
4 ounces lump crabmeat or 4 ounces backfin crab meat
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2/3 cup light mayonnaise (i use regular)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olive, sliced and drained well
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven according to the pizza crust directions and heat the pizza until it is light golden brown, Remove pizza and set aside, leaving the oven on.
  • Chop the artichoke hearts and combine with the crabmeat, cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, salt and pepper, stirring to mix well.
  • Spread over the pizza crust, and sprinkle with the olives.
  • Return the pizza to the oven and bake 12 to15 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned and bubbling along the edges.
  • Remove and sprinkle with the red bell pepper.
  • Slice into small squares and serve with remoulade sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.5, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 25.1, Sodium 474.1, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 8

APPETIZER CRAB PIZZA



Appetizer Crab Pizza image

Guests will know you fussed when they bite into a wedge of this rich, golden pizza with a made-from-scratch crust. Cream cheese, crabmeat and herbs make up the yummy topping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 2 pizzas (8-10 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
TOPPING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 2 cups chopped imitation crabmeat
1/4 cup whole milk
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. In a saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; divide in half. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a 13-in. circle; transfer to two 12-in. pizza pans. Build up edge slightly. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork. , Bake crusts at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine the cream cheese, crab, milk, feta cheese, basil, oregano, and garlic powder; spread mixture over each crust. Sprinkle each with 1/2 cup Swiss cheese. Bake 10-12 minutes longer or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

COLORFUL CRAB APPETIZER PIZZA



Colorful Crab Appetizer Pizza image

If you're looking for a really easy and special appetizer, this one stands out. It's a fresh-tasting and lovely variation on a cold vegetable pizza. I make it as a snack for parties all the time and even for a light main dish with a soup or salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach, divided
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, divided
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups chopped imitation crabmeat
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives

Steps:

  • Unroll crescent roll dough and place on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Flatten dough, sealing seams and perforations. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned; cool. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in 1 cup spinach, onion, dill, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, lemon juice and pepper. Spread over the crust. Top with the crab, olives and remaining spinach and lemon peel. Cut into bite-size squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRAB AND ARTICHOKE APPETIZER PIZZA



Crab and Artichoke Appetizer Pizza image

Categories     Cheese     Vegetable     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 12-inch thin prepared pizza crust
14 ounces 1 can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
4 ounces Lump or backfin crabmeat
2/3 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
2/3 cup Light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/8 teaspoon Black pepper
1/4 cup Pitted and sliced kalamata olives (well drained)
1/4 cup Finely chopped fresh red bell pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat Oven according to crust package directions. Crisp the crust until light golden brown. Carefully remove crust and set aside, leaving oven on.
  • Meanwhile, combine chopped artichoke hearts, crabmeat, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, salt and pepper, stirring to mix well. Spread mixture over crust, out to the edges. Top with sliced olives.
  • Return pizza to the oven and bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until the top is slightly brown and bubbling along the edges. Remove and scatter red bell pepper over crust. Cut into small squares and serve warm with sauce of choice (i.e. remoulade)

APPETIZER CRAB PIZZA



Appetizer Crab Pizza image

Guests will know you fussed when they bite into a wedge of this rich, golden pizza with a made-from-scratch crust. Cream cheese, crabmeat and herbs make up the yummy topping.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
TOPPING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 2 cups chopped imitation crabmeat
1/4 cup whole milk
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. In a saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; divide in half. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a 13-in. circle; transfer to two 12-in. pizza pans. Build up edge slightly. Prick dough thoroughly with a fork., Bake crusts at 450° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Combine the cream cheese, crab, milk, feta cheese, basil, oregano, and garlic powder; spread mixture over each crust. Sprinkle each with 1/2 cup Swiss cheese. Bake 10-12 minutes longer or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Cut into wedges.

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