Crab Bites

Health score
1%
Crab Bites
130 min.
8
266kcal

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Are you ready for a delightful culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and have your guests begging for the recipe? Look no further than these irresistible Crab Bites! Perfect for any occasion, whether it's a sophisticated dinner party, a casual get-together, or simply a night in with friends, these delectable morsels are sure to impress.

Each Crab Bite is a harmonious blend of succulent crab meat, rich cream cheese, and a medley of aromatic herbs and spices. The delicate flavor of the crab is perfectly complemented by the creamy, tangy cream cheese, while the addition of dried dill and parsley adds a fresh, herbaceous note that elevates the dish to new heights. And let's not forget the optional dollop of cocktail sauce, which adds a vibrant splash of color and a touch of tanginess that ties everything together.

Prepared in a mere 130 minutes, these Crab Bites are incredibly easy to whip up, yet they exude an air of sophistication and elegance. With only 266 calories per serving, they're a guilt-free indulgence that you can enjoy without a second thought. And with the flexibility to serve them as an antipasto, starter, snack, or appetizer, these Crab Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

So why wait? Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get cooking! Your taste buds, and your guests, will thank you for this unforgettable culinary creation.

Ingredients

  • ounce crabmeat drained canned
  • 16 ounce cream cheese softened
  • teaspoon dill dried
  • teaspoons parsley dried
  • 0.1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 0.4 cup sauce 
  • 2.1 ounce phyllo tart shells mini

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Directions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine crab meat, cream cheese, dill, garlic, and parsley. Blend well. Spoon the mixture into thawed shells. Spoon cocktail sauce on some or all of the shells (if desired). Keep the crab shells refrigerated until serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories266kcal
Protein12.19%
Fat73.5%
Carbs14.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.13
Glycemic Load
0.85
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
5.8486956928087%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.13mg
Isorhamnetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:265.51kcal
13.28%
Fat:21.81g
33.55%
Saturated Fat:12.38g
77.39%
Carbohydrates:9.56g
3.19%
Net Carbohydrates:9.18g
3.34%
Sugar:5.05g
5.61%
Cholesterol:79.68mg
26.56%
Sodium:452.49mg
19.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.14g
16.27%
Selenium:14.01µg
20.01%
Vitamin A:769.69IU
15.39%
Vitamin B12:0.83µg
13.88%
Phosphorus:111.28mg
11.13%
Copper:0.18mg
9.21%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.89%
Calcium:76.95mg
7.69%
Zinc:1.1mg
7.33%
Vitamin E:0.88mg
5.87%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.36%
Iron:0.93mg
5.18%
Folate:15.99µg
4%
Potassium:134.91mg
3.85%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.39%
Magnesium:13.43mg
3.36%
Vitamin B3:0.64mg
3.21%
Vitamin K:1.6µg
1.52%
Fiber:0.38g
1.52%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.51%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.24%
Source:Allrecipes