Crab Bites

Crab Bites
40 min.
45
36kcal

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Are you ready to impress your guests with a delightful appetizer that’s both elegant and easy to prepare? Look no further than these scrumptious Crab Bites! Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering, a casual get-together, or a sophisticated dinner party, these little morsels are sure to be a hit.

With a rich and creamy filling made from a blend of mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and tender crabmeat, each bite bursts with flavor. The addition of artichoke hearts and green onions adds a refreshing twist, making these bites not only delicious but also visually appealing. Encased in crispy, golden phyllo dough shells, they offer a delightful contrast in texture that will keep your guests coming back for more.

Ready in just 40 minutes and yielding 45 servings, these Crab Bites are the perfect choice for entertaining a crowd. Each bite is a mere 36 calories, allowing your guests to indulge without guilt. Whether served as an antipasto, starter, or snack, they are versatile enough to fit any menu. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dish that will leave everyone raving about your culinary skills!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup salad dressing 
  • 0.8 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup spring onion finely chopped
  • 14 oz artichoke hearts diced drained canned
  • oz crab meat flaked
  • 6.3 oz athens phyllo shells frozen mini thawed (15 shells each)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with foil or cooking parchment paper.
  2. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except phyllo shells with spoon about 2 minutes or until well blended.
  3. Place phyllo shells on cookie sheet. Fill each shell with about 1 tablespoon crab mixture.
  4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until shells are puffed and golden brown.
  5. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories36kcal
Protein19.67%
Fat44.91%
Carbs35.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.38
Glycemic Load
0.02
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.2039130445084%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:35.8kcal
1.79%
Fat:1.87g
2.88%
Saturated Fat:0.38g
2.36%
Carbohydrates:3.32g
1.11%
Net Carbohydrates:3.15g
1.15%
Sugar:0.52g
0.58%
Cholesterol:3.04mg
1.01%
Sodium:140.66mg
6.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.84g
3.68%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
6.04%
Vitamin K:4.52µg
4.31%
Selenium:2.05µg
2.93%
Zinc:0.3mg
2.03%
Phosphorus:19.89mg
1.99%
Copper:0.04mg
1.86%
Calcium:17.84mg
1.78%