Crab Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes And More Food

LINDA'S CRAB STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Mix the first 5 ingredients together well. Chill for at least 1 hours.
• Hollow out the 4 lg. fresh tomatoes. Fill with crab mixture.
• Serve atop fresh lettuce leaves.

CRAB-STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES AND MORE

Steps:

• 1. Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out and discard pulp; invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.
• 2. Meanwhile, place snow peas in a small saucepan; add 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place peas in ice water. Drain and pat dry. With a sharp knife, split each pea pod along the curved edge.
• 3. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Fill tomatoes and peas with crab mixture; arrange on a serving platter. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• 4. Nutritional Facts 1 appetizer equals 14 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 38 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

CRAB AND CHERRY TOMATO FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook for 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain well, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, shallots, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until fragrant but not brown, about 2 minutes.
• Deglaze the skillet with the white wine, then bring to a boil and cook until almost entirely evaporated, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and oregano; bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the crabmeat and butter, stirring until the butter is emulsified. Add the pasta and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, and sprinkle the plain pasta with the Parmesan before stirring. Using two spoons, toss well to coat.
• Continue cooking until the pasta is al dente, adding additional pasta water as needed, 2 more minutes.
• Serve sprinkled with additional Parmesan and torn basil, if desired.

STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Make an "X" in the top of each tomato, cutting two-thirds of the way to the bottom. Scoop out pulp with the tip of a knife. Drain tomatoes, upside down, on a paper towel. Combine filling ingredients in small bowl. Stuff tomatoes with filling. Keep refrigerated until serving. If desired, garnish with chives for flower stems.

CHERRY TOMATOES STUFFED WITH CRAB GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• Cut a 1/4-inch cap off each tomato. Reserve the caps. Scoop out the seeds and pulp with a tiny spoon or melon-ball scoop. Season each hollowed tomato with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Mash the avocado with a fork in a bowl, add the lemon juice, olive oil, hot pepper sauce, crabmeat, shallots, garlic, and chopped coriander and mix until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste.
• Fill each cherry tomato 1/4-inch above the rim with the crab guacamole. Add a coriander leaf for decoration on top and cover each tomato with its cap.

SPAGHETTI WITH CRAB, CHERRY TOMATOES & BASIL

Steps:

• In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and chilli flakes. Cook until just pale golden, then add the tomatoes. Cook 3 mins more on a high heat until the tomatoes start to break down a little. Add the lemon juice and cook for 1-2 mins. Remove from the heat and stir in the crab to warm through - not too much or it will break up.
• Boil the pasta in a large pan of salted water following pack instructions then drain. Mix the pasta in the warm pot with the sauce, lemon zest and capers, and toss the basil through.

BLT BITES (STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES)

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off of each tomato top.
• Scoop out the insides and drain upside-down on a paper towel.
• In a small bowl combine all other ingredients.
• Spoon the mixture into the tomatoes.
• Chill and serve.
• Oh boy, are they good and pretty too!

CRAB STUFFED CHERRY TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, chili sauce, mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, scallions and herbs.
• Mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate until needed.
• Using a serrated knife, cut a very thin slice from the stem end of each tomato.
• Carefully scoop out pulp and seeds with the tip of a teaspoon.
• Lightly sprinkle the insides of the tomatoes with salt.
• Invert them on paper towels and let them drain for about 15 minutes.
• Using a small spoon, stuff the tomatoes with the crab, mounding the filling slightly on top.
• Serve cold.