Garlic Butter Crab Toasts (Print Version)
Crispy French baguette topped with fresh crab meat in a flavorful garlic butter sauce with herbs and lemon juice.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound fresh crab meat (preferably Dungeness or blue crabs)
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1 French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
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2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Optional Ingredients
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon paprika for garnish
# Steps:
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If using fresh crabs, steam them for about 10 minutes until they turn bright red. Allow them to cool, then extract the meat carefully, ensuring no shell fragments remain.
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In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, melted garlic butter, lemon juice, parsley, chives, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to ensure the crab meat stays intact while absorbing all the flavors.
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Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush each slice lightly with olive oil on both sides.
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Place the baking sheet in the oven and toast the baguette slices for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the edges.
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Remove the toasted baguette slices from the oven. Spoon generous amounts of the crab mixture onto each slice.
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If desired, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of the crab mixture for an extra layer of flavor.
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Return the assembled toasts to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the cheese to melt slightly.
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Remove from the oven, sprinkle with paprika for color, and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Having all ingredients prepared in advance will make your cooking experience smooth and enjoyable.
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Ensure the crab meat is free from shell fragments before mixing with other ingredients.