CRAB, CHILE & MINT CROSTINI

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

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Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 slices bread Pullman or sourdough
8 ounces cooked jumbo lump crabmeat
3 tablespoons aioli or mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablepsoon fresh mint, finely chopped
Fresno chile or red jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Thinly sliced fresh mint, for garnish

Steps:

  • Grill 12 slices bread.
  • Gently combine crabmeat in a bowl with aioli or mayonnaise, lime juice, finely chopped fresh mint, and Fresno chile or red jalape&nitlde;o. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Spoon about 1 tablespoon crab mixture onto each toast and garnish with thinly sliced fresh mint.

Badshah Noor
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These crostini are so elegant and delicious. I served them at my last dinner party and they were a huge hit.


Cricket Poole
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I love the versatility of this recipe. I've made it with different types of crab and even added some chopped avocado. It's always delicious!


Fat Panda
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These crostini are the perfect way to use up leftover crab. They're also a great way to impress your guests.


Richard Baillie
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I'm not a huge fan of mint, but I loved these crostini. The mint adds a really nice flavor that balances out the crab.


Fega Osawaru
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These crostini are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving them at parties.


Emina Zukic
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I love the pop of color that the mint adds to these crostini. They're so pretty and delicious!


Santos Valentin
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These crostini are the perfect way to use up leftover crab. They're also a great way to impress your guests.


Fanele Nkululeko
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I've made these crostini several times now and they're always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Allison Meekis
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I love how light and refreshing these crostini are. They're perfect for a summer party.


Sheraaz Saleem
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These crostini are so elegant and delicious. I served them at my last dinner party and they were a huge hit.


HOBBIT F F
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I'm not a huge fan of crab, but I loved these crostini! The mint and chile add a really nice flavor that balances out the crab.


Tudda Hilt
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These crostini are the perfect appetizer for any party or gathering. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


brayden coxwell
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I love the versatility of this recipe. I've made it with different types of crab and even added some chopped avocado. It's always delicious!


Damilola Donatus
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I was able to find all of the ingredients at my local grocery store and the crostini came together in no time. They were a hit with my friends and family!


Munshi G
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This crab chile mint crostini recipe is a definite keeper! The combination of flavors is amazing and the crostini are the perfect vehicle for the crab salad. I will definitely be making these again.