Crabmeat Crostini With Chives And Crème Fraîche Food

SPICY CRAB LINGUINE WITH MUSTARD, CRèME FRAîCHE AND HERBS

Spicy Crab Linguine with Mustard, Crème Fraîche and Herbs image

This pasta dish is impressive, but it is barely any work at all, ideal for an impromptu gathering. The sauce is just warm crème fraîche, highly seasoned, along with a shower of herbs, and just enough green chile to cut the richness. (If you don't want chile, increase the mustard and black pepper, and add lime zest.) Obviously, you'll want the freshest sweetest crabmeat available. Substitute lobster if you can't get crab, or use small shrimp, briefly cooked in butter, and feel free to vary the herbs - basil, mint, dill or chervil would be most welcome.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories dinner, lunch, quick, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound linguine
Salt and pepper
1 cup crème fraîche
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Pinch of cayenne
1 pound cooked crab meat, lump if possible
1 serrano or jalapeño chile, seeds removed and finely chopped, or less to taste
2 tablespoons finely cut chives
6 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle
1 tablespoon tarragon leaves, roughly chopped
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

Put a large pot of water on to boil. Add linguine and a generous amount of salt and cook until al dente.
Meanwhile, in a wide skillet, warm the crème fraîche over medium heat. Stir in mustard and cayenne and season with salt and pepper. Add crab meat, stir to coat, and heat through.
Drain pasta and add to skillet. Toss gently to coat pasta, taking care not to break up the crab meat too much. Add the chile, chives, scallions and tarragon and toss to coat. Transfer to a warm serving dish and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 428, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 533 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRAB CROSTINI WITH LEMON AND HERBS

Crab Crostini with Lemon and Herbs image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 16 crostini

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 tablespoons creme fraiche
2 tablespoons chopped basil
2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoons chopped tarragon
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest (1 lemon)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup lump crabmeat, picked through for shells
16 crostini

Steps:

With a rubber spatula, mix together the creme fraiche, basil, chives, tarragon, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt in a medium bowl. Add the crabmeat and gently fold it into the herb dressing until the crab is coated and the herbs are evenly distributed. Top each crostini with a tablespoon of the crab mixture.

CRAB, LIME & CHILLI TOASTS

Crab, lime & chilli toasts image

A simple, stylish canapé that takes just minutes to prepare

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories Canapes, Dinner

Time 15m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 small baguette , cut into 12 slices
2 tbsp olive oil
140g white crabmeat
1 red chilli , deseeded and finely chopped
1 tbsp coriander , chopped
zest and juice 1 lime

Steps:

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the baguette slices onto a baking tray, drizzle over half the oil, add some seasoning, then bake for 5 mins until golden at the edges.
Meanwhile, mix the crab, chilli, coriander, lime zest and juice with the remaining oil and some seasoning, then spoon on top of the toast just before you serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.61 milligram of sodium