Basil And Crabmeat Topped Cucumbers Food

BASIL- AND CRABMEAT-TOPPED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Score cucumber lengthwise with tines of fork if desired. Cut into 36 (1/4-inch) slices.
• In small bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on low speed until creamy. Beat in mayonnaise until well blended. Stir in chopped basil, onion, lemon peel and crabmeat.
• Spread or pipe about 1 teaspoon crabmeat mixture on each cucumber slice. Sprinkle with capers. Garnish with basil leaves.

CRAB CUCUMBER BITES

Steps:

• Peel strips from cucumbers to create striped edges; cut each cucumber into 16 slices, about 1/4-in. thick. Pat dry with paper towels; set aside., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, lemon juice and pepper sauce until smooth. Fold in the crab, red pepper and onions. Place 1 heaping teaspoonful onto each cucumber slice. Serve immediately.

CUCUMBER CRAB SNACKS

Steps:

• Spread each cucumber slice with cream cheese, layer with crabmeat, and top with cocktail sauce. Place in the refrigerator to chill, or serve right away.

AMAZING CUCUMBER BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Run spinach and basil through a food processor until finely chopped.
• Mix spinach mixture, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl with an air-tight lid. Cover bowl and refrigerate salad, 8 hours to overnight.

CUCUMBERS WITH LEMON AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together cucumbers, tomatoes, oil, lemon zest and juice, and basil; season with salt and pepper.

SPICY JUMBO LUMP CRABMEAT AND BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE AND CILANTRO OIL

Steps:

• Combine juices, basil and onion in a blender and blend until smooth. Slowly add the olive oil and blend until emulsified and season with salt and pepper.;
• Heat oil in a large saute pan. Add the onions and jalapeno and cook until soft. Place beans in a medium bowl, add citrus vinaigrette and ancho chile powder, mix well and season with salt and pepper.;
• In a blender, combine the peppers, onion, chipotle and lime juice and blend until smooth. With the motor running, add the olive oil in a thin stream until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• CILANTRO OIL: 1 cup olive oil 2 cups cilantro leaves Salt and pepper
• Combine oil, cilantro and salt and pepper in a food processor and process until smooth. Strain into a squeeze bottle.
• CRAB: 2 pounds jumbo crabmeat, picked over 1/4 cup Roasted Red Pepper sauce 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons honey 1 tablespoon pureed canned chipotle pepper 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Salt and pepper
• In a mixing bowl, combine the crab, red pepper sauce, lime juice, honey, chipotle puree and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• ASSEMBLY: Place black beans on a large platter. Top with the crabmeat mixture. Dress with roasted red pepper sauce and squirt cilantro oil around salad.

BASIL INFUSED FETTUCCINE WITH BOK CHOY AND CRAB MEAT SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• To make the fettuccine, put flour on a cutting board, making a well in the center of the flour. Put the eggs, water, salt, basil, and 1 teaspoon oil in the well. Slowly incorporate flour to well until you have a sticky ball of dough. Add more flour, if necessary. Start the kneading process by using the balls of your hands-working the dough until all ingredients are mixed well and dough is dry to the touch.
• Divide the pasta in 4 pieces, flatten each piece about 3 by 2 inches, or a thumb nail thickness. Set the pasta machine on the highest setting and put the dough through the machine 3 times a setting until you get to the second to lowest setting at which time you will put the fettuccine cutter on the pasta machine. Run your sheets through the cutter, making fettuccine. Place the cut fettuccine on a well-floured sheet and let it chill in the refrigerator.
• To make the braised bok choy, in a heat resistant pan, put the bok choy, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Cover with tin foil and put in the oven for 30 minutes.
• To make the sauce, start with a deep saute pan on mid-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil, green tomatoes, and bacon ¿ saute until bacon is brown along with the garlic. Add the white wine and stir. Meanwhile, have a large pot of well-salted water on the boil, and cook the pasta for 2 minutes. Next add the braised bok choy, crabmeat, and pasta to the bacon and tomato mixture. Stir in fresh arugala and plate. If pasta seems dry, add a drizzle of olive oil.

CUCUMBER-CRAB CANAPéS

Steps:

• Gently mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Cut twenty-eight 1/4-inch-thick round slices from cucumber (reserve remaining cucumber for another use). Arrange cucumber slices on platter. Top each slice with crab mixture.

BASIL CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Stir in crab and cracker crumbs. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., Shape mixture into four patties. In a large skillet, cook crab cakes in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with cocktail sauce if desired.

GAZPACHO WITH CUMIN, BASIL, AND CRABMEAT

Steps:

• Place the tomatoes, garlic, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, cayenne, cumin, vinegar, and oil in a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade and puree on high for 1 minutes, or until the mixture reaches the consistency of tomato soup.
• Season with salt and pepper, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Place four glass serving bowls in the freezer to chill.
• Refrigerate the crabmeat until ready to use.
• When the soup is thoroughly chilled, remove from the refrigerator and stir well.
• Pour equal portions into the four chilled bowls.
• Spoon an equal portion of crabmeat into the center of each and sprinkle with the minced basil.
• Serve immediately.

BASIL AND CRABMEAT TOPPED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Score the cucumbers lenghtwise with tines of fork if desired. Cut into 36 (1/4") slices.
• In small bowl, beat cheese with mixer on lwo speed till creamy. beat in mayo till mixed. Stir in basil, onion, lemon peel, and crabmeat.
• Spread or pipe 1 tsp of mixture onto cucumber slices.
• sprinkle with capers. garnish with bsil leaves if desired. Add lettuce leaves as garnish.

CRAB & CUCUMBER CRUMPETS

Steps:

• Tip the cucumber into a colander, sprinkle with salt and leave to drain for 10 mins.
• Tip the crabmeat into a bowl with the crème fraîche and lemon juice. Season. Squeeze the strips of cucumber to remove any excess water, then mix with the dill. Toast the crumpets, then top with the crab mixture, a small tangle of cucumber strips and a few extra dill sprigs.

CRAB-STUFFED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared up to 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Using small melon baller, scoop out centers of cucumber leaving bottom shell intact. Fill centers and slightly mound crab mixture atop cucumber. Garnish each with cilantro sprig. Transfer to platter and serve.