Appetizers
Crab and Jalapeno Crostini
⏱ 25 minutes
🍽 4 people
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Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) container jumbo lump crab meat
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 baguette, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, gently combine the crab meat, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Stir in the chopped jalapeno pepper.
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Remove the toasted baguette slices from the oven and let cool for a minute or two.
- Spread a small amount of softened butter on each toasted baguette slice.
- Top each buttered baguette slice with a spoonful of the crab meat mixture.
- Serve the crab and jalapeno crostini immediately and enjoy!
