Crab Toasts
Cook time: 30 mins
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Beginner
Each bite is a burst of freshness and oceanic delight, and it's perfect for any occasion, from brunch to a chic evening soiree.
What you'll learn
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Learn to prepare an irresistibly delicious crab salad.
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Discover the art of balancing flavors by combining the sweet and delicate taste of crab with other ingredients like herbs, spices, and seasonings.
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Master the art of toasting bread to the perfect level of crispness, ensuring it provides the ideal base for your crab topping.
Mise En Place
Shopping List
French baguette, 1x
Olive oil, 4 tbsp
Balinese Truffle Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Chives, 1/2 bunch
Tarragon, 3 sprigs
Lime leaves, 2x
Crab meat, 1/2 pound
Lemon (zested), 2x
Jalapeno (grated), 1x
Kewpie mayo, 1/4 cup
Green apple, 1x
Prep
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Slice the baguette on the bias into 1/4” slices.
- Brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
How to cook
- Bake the sliced baguette in the oven for 10–15 mins rotating halfway through cooking until golden brown and crunchy.
- Slice chives and tarragon. Mince lime leaves.
- Pick through crab meat to check for shells.
- Mix in 1/2 of the cut chives, tarragon, lime leaves, the zest of a lemon, and a grated jalapeno.
- Add mayo, season with Balinese Truffle Salt and half of a lemons worth of juice.
- Slice the green apple into battons and dress with the remaining lemon juice to avoid browning.
- On the tray add 1–2 tablespoons of mixed crab to each piece of toast.
- Garnish with the remaining chives and chiffonade persimmon/green apples.
- Finish with a final seasoning of truffle salt and enjoy!!