Crabmeat Canapes Recipe

Impress your guests with these exquisite crabmeat canapés! A refined twist on a classic appetizer, this recipe (adapted from Bon Appétit) delivers delicate crab flavor in perfectly golden-brown, puffed-up toasts. Perfect for parties, holidays, or any special occasion.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 69.8 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Crabmeat Canapes

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How to Make Crabmeat Canapes

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Arrange baguette slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  3. In a medium bowl, gently combine crabmeat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chives, parsley, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. (Optional) Cover and refrigerate the toasted bread and crabmeat mixture separately for up to 24 hours.
  5. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
  6. Spread a generous amount of the crabmeat mixture evenly onto each toasted baguette slice.
  7. Arrange the canapés on a baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the canapés are heated through and the topping is lightly golden and puffed.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

6g

Carbs

2g