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Snow crab zucchini rolls

These creamy zucchini roll-ups with snow crab, hummus and flakes of red pepper are a perfect snack for a warm summer brunch or lunch. These rolls are a fun take on pinwheels.Excerpted from The Great Shellfish Cookbook: From Sea to Table More than 100 Recipes to Cook at Home by Matt Dean Pettit. Copyright © 2018 Matt Dean Pettit. Photography copyright © 2018 Ksenija Hotic. Published by Appetite by Random House®, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 237 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks , Brunch
Cuisine: North American , American

Ingredients

  • 2 large zucchini
  • 2 tablespoon canola oil (30 ml)
  • 1 avocado medium semi-firm
  • ½ cup Red pepper hummus (125 ml)
  • ¾ cup freshly cooked or canned cooked snow crab meat (175 ml)
  • 2 red Thai chillies finely diced OR ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ medium red onion finely diced
  • hot sauce for serving

Instructions

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  1. Using a mandolin or vegetable peeler, thinly slice the zucchinis into six to eight long strips.
  2. In a nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat, warm the canola oil. Working in batches, add the zucchini strips without overlapping them, and cook for 30 to 60 seconds per side, or until slightly cooked and soft. You can also cook these on a hot grill, 60 seconds per side. Transfer the zucchini slices to a plate, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator until needed.
  3. Cut the avocado into ¼ inch (6 mm) cubes and set aside.
  4. Lay the thin slices of zucchini out flat on a working surface. Spread one side of each strip with hummus and add a layer of crab meat, avocado cubes, chillies and onions. Starting from one end, slowly roll the zucchini strips, tightly folding in the crab mixture. You can close this with a toothpick, or just leave the end tucked underneath.
  5. Serve cold with your favourite hot sauce.

Notes

  • You can also serve this dish hot: Simply place the finished rolls in a 375F (190C) oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until warm throughout. If you're using freshly cooked snow crab, you'll need about 1 ½ lbs (680 g) of crab to produce ¾ cup (175 ml) of meat.

Nutrition Information

Calories 237kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 229mg (10%) Potassium 660mg (19%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 297IU (6%) Vitamin C 28mg (31%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237

% Daily Value*

Calories 237kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 229mg 10%
Potassium 660mg 14%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 297IU 6%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

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