Arctic Circle Crab Crostini

Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Arctic Circle Crab Crostini
35 min.
16
167kcal

Suggestions

Welcome to the world of Arctic Circle Crab Crostini, a delightful dairy-free appetizer that promises to enchant your taste buds and impress your guests. This exquisite dish, perfect for gatherings and special occasions, offers a harmonious blend of flavors from the Arctic Circle, brought to life in a delectable bite-sized treat. With a preparation time of just 35 minutes, it's a breeze to whip up, ensuring you can spend more time enjoying the festivities.

Each serving, clocking in at a modest 167 calories, makes this recipe not only a crowd-pleaser but also a guilt-free indulgence. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or a sophisticated soirée, these crab crostinis fit the bill as an antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer. Their versatility and rich flavors make them an instant favorite.

The star of this recipe is the succulent Dungeoness crabmeat, meticulously picked through to ensure a shell-free experience. Paired with apricot marmalade, this duo creates a sweet and savory symphony that's hard to resist. The crostinis are then adorned with a house-made topping, featuring a medley of diced onions, lime zest and juice, and mustard, all folded into mayonnaise. This meticulous preparation ensures that every bite is a perfect balance of textures and tastes.

To present your Arctic Circle Crab Crostini in its finest form, garnish each with a dollop of the apricot marmalade and a sprig of parsley. The result? A visually stunning dish that's as delicious as it is beautiful.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a cooking enthusiast looking to impress, the Arctic Circle Crab Crostini is your gateway to culinary elegance without the complexity. Dive into this recipe and let the flavors of the Arctic Circle enchant you and your guests.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup apricots 
  • pound crab meat cooked
  • stalks fennel bulb shaved with a mandoline
  • 0.5 loaf bread french lightly toasted sliced ()
  •  lime zest fresh grated juiced
  • cup mayonnaise 
  • 16 small parsley for garnish
  • large onion diced red fine
  • 16 servings pepper black freshly ground
  • teaspoon dijon mustard stone ground
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • large onion diced white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • melon baller

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine shaved fennel, onion, sugar and marmalade and cook for 10 minutes over medium-low heat. Set aside to cool to room temperature
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  3. Combine onion, lime zest and juice, mustard and mayonnaise in a bowl, and then fold crabmeat into the mixture so that it's just combined and the crab is not broken or mashed. Season with salt and pepper, as needed. Arrange bread on a baking sheet. Using a melon baller, or small scoop, spoon seafood mixture onto bread and bake briefly in oven until seafood balls are lightly browned.
  4. Garnish crab with marmalade and parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories167kcal
Protein16.77%
Fat59.27%
Carbs23.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.33
Glycemic Load
6.23
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.1969564453415%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.18mg
Epicatechin
0.23mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
1.8mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Apigenin
2.16mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.81mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
3.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:167.07kcal
8.35%
Fat:11.01g
16.94%
Saturated Fat:1.74g
10.89%
Carbohydrates:10.02g
3.34%
Net Carbohydrates:9.16g
3.33%
Sugar:2.66g
2.96%
Cholesterol:17.79mg
5.93%
Sodium:406.45mg
17.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.01g
14.02%
Vitamin B12:2.57µg
42.8%
Vitamin K:40.31µg
38.39%
Selenium:14.44µg
20.63%
Copper:0.3mg
14.98%
Zinc:1.9mg
12.64%
Phosphorus:86.28mg
8.63%
Folate:34.22µg
8.55%
Vitamin C:6.33mg
7.68%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.61%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.95%
Magnesium:21.37mg
5.34%
Vitamin B3:0.99mg
4.96%
Iron:0.85mg
4.71%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.54%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.14%
Vitamin A:197.88IU
3.96%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.71%
Potassium:127.03mg
3.63%
Fiber:0.87g
3.46%
Calcium:28.9mg
2.89%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.14%