Crabmeat Boats Food

CRAB BOATS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients with enough mayonnaise to make it moist.
• Scoop out the center of the French bread loaf and fill with the crab filling.
• Bake in 350F oven until the cheese melts.

CREAMY CRAB AND BACON ENDIVE BOATS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, capers and mustard. Add the shallots, celery, lemon zest and juice, and stir. Season with salt and pepper. Gently fold in the crabmeat, the chopped parsley and the tarragon.
• Place the endive spears on a platter and spoon a heaping tablespoon of the crab mixture into the center of the leaves. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped bacon.

CRABMEAT BOATS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Carefully hollow out each roll, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (save removed bread for another use). Spread inside of rolls with butter. In a large bowl, combine the crab, cheese, celery, mayonnaise, parsley, seafood seasoning if desired, and paprika; divide between rolls. Wrap each in foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake until cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes.

EASY AND ELEGANT CRAB SALAD IN ENDIVE BOATS

Steps:

• Separate endive leaves, rinse and set aside.
• In large bowl, combine and toss crab meat, red onion, red bell pepper, roasted garlic and parsley. Mix well.
• Add Worcestershire, hot sauce and half of the mayonnaise, mix well.
• When desired consistency is reached, finish with salt and pepper. If too dry, add the rest of the mayonnaise and re-season.
• Scoop about one tablespoon of crab salad into separated endive leaves and serve.

AVOCADO CRAB BOATS

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Place 2 avocado halves in a large bowl; mash lightly with a fork. Add mayonnaise and lemon juice; mix until well blended. Stir in crab, 3 tablespoons cilantro, chives, serrano pepper, capers and pepper. Spoon into remaining avocado halves., Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Broil 4-5 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro; serve with lemon wedges.