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Crab Bruschetta Recipe

Crab Bruschetta is a mound of fresh tomatoes, garlic basil and buttery crab meat piled high on crispy toast. This is one of the best appetizers out there!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 121 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 pints grape tomatoes , red, yellow or mixed and quartered
  • 16 basil leaves , roughly chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic , minced
  • 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper finely ground
  • 1 cup lump blue crab meat
  • 24 garlic toasts * (crostini)
  • Homemade Balsamic Glaze , optional
  • Maldon sea salt , optional

Instructions

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  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper and crab meat. Toss gently.
  2. Add the crab meat and toss lightly to prevent breaking the lumps.
  3. Evenly divide the crab mixture between the garlic toasts.
  4. Drizzle with balsamic reduction sauce and/or a sprinkle of Maldon sea salt, if desired.
  5. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

  • *Most grocers will carry garlic toasts pre-made, but you can easily make your own by cutting a French baguette into 1/2 inch slices, baste with a light extra virgin olive oil mixture, blended with 2 garlic cloves and a teaspoon of dried parsley. Bake at 350 until crunchy, approximately 10-15 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  • This dish is pictured with slices of prosciutto and fresh mozzarella. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 121kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 3g (5%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 305mg (13%) Potassium 145mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 345IU (7%) Vitamin C 6.1mg (7%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 121

% Daily Value*

Calories 121kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 3g 5%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 305mg 13%
Potassium 145mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 345IU 7%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 7%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.