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AVOCADO CRAB BOATS



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These boats are wonderful with tortilla chips, beans or rice. You can also cover them, pack them on ice, and take them to a picnic or potluck. Straight from the oven or cold, they're always delicious. -Frances Benthin, Scio, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 medium ripe avocados, peeled and halved
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Place 2 avocado halves in a large bowl; mash lightly with a fork. Add mayonnaise and lemon juice; mix until well blended. Stir in crab, 3 tablespoons cilantro, chives, serrano pepper, capers and pepper. Spoon into remaining avocado halves., Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Broil 4-5 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro; serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 28g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 427mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

CREAMY CRAB AND BACON ENDIVE BOATS



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons capers, drained and roughly chopped
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons minced shallots
3 small inner stalks celery with leaves, finely chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced (about 1 tablespoon juice)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground white pepper
1 pound lump cooked crabmeat
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/3 cup chopped fresh tarragon
20 endive spears (3 to 4 endives)
4 strips cooked bacon, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, capers and mustard. Add the shallots, celery, lemon zest and juice, and stir. Season with salt and pepper. Gently fold in the crabmeat, the chopped parsley and the tarragon.
  • Place the endive spears on a platter and spoon a heaping tablespoon of the crab mixture into the center of the leaves. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped bacon.

EASY AND ELEGANT CRAB SALAD IN ENDIVE BOATS



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WOW, when I can get crab on sale and in season, I love to make this delish appetizer for our friends and family. It is tasty and elegant. Serve on a pretty platter for great presentation. Can be made ahead and chilled.

Provided by kiwidutch

Categories     Crab

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb crabmeat
1 red onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
4 ounces roasted garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 bunch parsley, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon hot sauce (to taste)
4 -5 bunches Belgian endive
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Separate endive leaves, rinse and set aside.
  • In large bowl, combine and toss crab meat, red onion, red bell pepper, roasted garlic and parsley. Mix well.
  • Add Worcestershire, hot sauce and half of the mayonnaise, mix well.
  • When desired consistency is reached, finish with salt and pepper. If too dry, add the rest of the mayonnaise and re-season.
  • Scoop about one tablespoon of crab salad into separated endive leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.2, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 25.1, Sodium 612.3, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 7, Sugar 3.2, Protein 12.1

CRAB BOATS



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This is absolutely wonderful. I changed the recipe to smaller slices of French bread and spread the crab filling on the top. Heat and serve as appetizer or with a soup for lunch.

Provided by Margie Brock

Categories     Crab

Time 20m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cans crabmeat, minced
8 ounces American cheese, shredded
1 onion, chopped fine
mayonnaise, to bind
1 loaf French bread (or two small loaves)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients with enough mayonnaise to make it moist.
  • Scoop out the center of the French bread loaf and fill with the crab filling.
  • Bake in 350F oven until the cheese melts.

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