Tex Mex Crab Bites Recipe

Name: Tex Mex Crab Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 12 ounces lump crabmeat; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon prepared hot mustard; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (like Tabasco); 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 1 French bread baguette, cut into 24 (1/4-inch) rounds; Sharp Cheddar Cheese; 6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups); Salt to taste; Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Spicy and succulent Tex-Mex Crab Bites! These easy-to-make appetizers are broiled to golden perfection, boasting a delightful blend of crab, zesty lemon, and a hint of Tabasco. Perfect for parties or a quick weeknight snack!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 112.5 kcal

Protein 7g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tex Mex Crab Bites

12 ounces lump crabmeat
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared hot mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (like Tabasco)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 French bread baguette, cut into 24 (1/4-inch) rounds
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

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How to Make Tex Mex Crab Bites

Preheat your broiler to high.
In a medium bowl, gently combine crab meat, lemon juice, lemon zest, green onion, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Brush the toast rounds generously with melted butter on both sides.
Arrange the toast rounds in a single layer on a broiler pan.
Top each toast round with an equal portion of the crab mixture.
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over each crab-topped toast round.
Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned, and the crab is heated through. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
Remove from the broiler and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

Fat

33g

Carbs

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