If you're looking for a delicious and sophisticated appetizer to impress your guests, look no further than John Sierp's crab bruschetta. This elegant dish combines the delicate flavor of crab with the tangy freshness of tomatoes and herbs. Served on crispy, toasted crostini, this bruschetta is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. Let's dive into the world of flavors and learn how to create this culinary masterpiece.
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CRAB BRUSCHETTA
"Usually, I use only vegetables on my bruschetta, but I wondered how crab would taste. My family loves crab cakes, and now we love this appetizer, too," Mary Cokenour jots from Monticello, Utah.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 16 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute shallots 2 tablespoons oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the crab, tomatoes, basil and oregano; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes or until heated through. Remove from the heat., Brush both sides of each slice of bread with remaining oil. In another large skillet, toast bread for 1-2 minutes on each side. Cut each slice in half; top with crab mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
JOHN SIERP'S RIGATONI ALLA RESCIGNO WITH CRAB BRUSCHETTA
This recipe for rigatoni alla rescigno with crab bruschetta is courtesy of John Sierp.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Combine flour, garlic, oregano, sea salt, and cracked black pepper in a shallow dish; dredge chicken in flour mixture. Heat olive oil in a Dutch-oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches; saute until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels; set aside.
- Using the same pan, brown pancetta over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, shallots, and garlic oil; cook until shallots are translucent. Add chicken stock 1 tablespoon at a time to prevent sticking, if necessary.
- Increase heat to high; add sherry, and stir with a wooden spoon to scrape browned bits from bottom of pan. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, red pepper, if using, remaining chicken stock, and half of the basil; season with salt and pepper. Reduce to medium-low heat, and cook until sauce begins to thicken, 40 to 50 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil; season with salt. Add rigatoni, and cook according to package instructions. Drain; set aside.
- Stir cream and remaining basil into the sauce; season with salt and pepper. Transfer rigatoni to a large serving dish; top with chicken, and pour sauce over. Sprinkle with cheese, and serve with bruschetta, if desired.
JOHN SIERP'S CRAB BRUSCHETTA
This crab bruschetta recipe is courtesy of John Sierp.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes
Yield Makes about 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, onion, garlic oil, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lay bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet; brush with olive oil. Bake until golden brown.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of tomato mixture onto bread; top with a piece of crab. Repeat with remaining bread slices. Season with Old Bay; serve immediately.
CRAB AND LEMON BRUSCHETTA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 21m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the toasts: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a heavy baking sheet. Drizzle both sides of the bread with the oil. Season with salt and bake until light golden, about 10 minutes. Cool for 1 minute, and then rub the toasts with the cut side of the garlic.
- For the crab: In a small bowl, gently combine the crab, lemon juice, chives, and salt.
- For the mayonnaise: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon zest, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Divide the crabmeat evenly and place on top of the toasts. Dollop with about 1 teaspoon of the mayonnaise mixture and serve immediately.
GRILLED BRUSCHETTA WITH CRAB AND GRAPE SALSA
Provided by Food Network
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In mixing bowl, toss together salsa ingredients. Set aside. In small bowl, stir together seasoned oil ingredients. Brush onto slices of bread. Pre-heat gas grill to medium, then grill bread slices until toasted, about 2 minutes on each side. Place on serving tray and top with spoonfuls of salsa. Note: Salsa can be prepared a couple of hours ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to use. Bread slices can also be toasted in pre-heated 400 degree oven for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 207; Protein 8 g; Carbohydrate 8 g; Fat 17 g; Saturated Fat 2 g; 71% Calories from Fat; Cholesterol 23 mg; Sodium 147 mg; Fiber .7g.
SPICY SHRIMP AND CRAB BRUSCHETTA
Categories Appetizer Crab Shrimp Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring clam juice to boil in medium saucepan. Add shrimp; reduce heat to medium, cover and cook just until shrimp are opaque in center, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to cutting board; cool. Coarsely chop shrimp.
- Mix sliced green onions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, paprika, and cayenne in medium bowl. Mix in shrimp and crabmeat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush both sides of baguette slices lightly with oil; arrange in single layer on baking sheet. Bake until bread is golden, about 10 minutes. Cool. Mound shrimp mixture atop bread. Place on platter and serve.
JOANNE'S CREAMY BRUSCHETTA
My friend Joanne brought this yummy appetizer to a New Year's Eve party and it was so good I just had to get the recipe! She was kind enough to share it will me, and I am sharing it with you :)
Provided by Pamela
Categories Spreads
Time 25m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut bread in 1 inch slices and butter the bottom of each.
- Mix the rest of the ingredients together.
- Put 1 tsp or so of mixture on each slice and place on baking pan.
- Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes or until melted and the bread is crispy but not like hockey pucks.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.8, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 10.7, Sodium 579.7, Carbohydrate 51.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 12.7
SIMPLE CRAB BRUSCHETTA
This easy Spring starter is perfect for the beginnings of an Easter feast. Thick slices of sourdough, crab and crunchy radishes make a fresh, zesty starter
Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
Categories Starter
Time 20m
Yield 6 as a starter
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Brush the bread on both sides with oil, then roast on the top shelf of the oven for 10 mins until golden and crisp.
- Mix together the crabmeat, lemon juice and 1/2 the zest, the chilli, yogurt and most of the radishes with some seasoning. Spoon the mixture onto the toasts, then top each with the leftover radishes, parsley and scatter over the remaining lemon zest. Season with pepper, drizzle with olive oil and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium
IMITATION CRAB BRUSCHETTA
Make and share this Imitation Crab Bruschetta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Viclynn
Categories Crab
Time 20m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Arrange bread on baking sheet. Spread lightly with olive oil, mixed with garlic.
- Mix remaining ingredients, and toss with 2 tablespoons Olive oil.
- Serve bread topped with crab mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 2.3, Sodium 234.4, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 3.6
Tips:
- Fresh crab is best: Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh crab, you can use frozen or canned crab meat, but the flavor will not be as good.
- Don't overcook the crab: Crab meat cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and rubbery.
- Use a good quality bread: The bread is an important part of bruschetta, so use a good quality bread that is sturdy enough to hold up to the toppings.
- Be generous with the toppings: Don't be afraid to pile on the toppings. The more toppings, the better!
- Serve immediately: Bruschetta is best served immediately after it is made. The bread will start to get soggy if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
Crab bruschetta is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover crab meat, and it is sure to be a hit with your guests. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and impressive. So next time you're looking for an appetizer to impress your friends, give crab bruschetta a try.
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