Crusty Crab Points Food

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE'S CORAL REEF CRAB DIP

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix together all ingredients except for shredded cheeses, crab, corn and peppers.
• Fold in shredded cheeses then gently fold in crab meat, corn and peppers.
• May be refrigerated or frozen for later use at this point.
• To serve, heat in microwave or regular oven, stir when warm, top with additional shredded cheese and heat a short while more for a crusty top.
• Best served with garlic Pita or bagel chips or thin Italian toast pieces.
• NOTE: Michelle reported that the Outback menu says "smoked gouda" so you may wish to try this.

MINI CRAB POINTS

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise and garlic. Stir in crabmeat, celery, bell pepper, onions and seafood seasoning.
• Top toasted bread with crab mixture. Cut diagonally into quarters. Sprinkle with parsley.

CRUSTY CRAB POINTS

Steps:

• When using canned crabmeat, drain. Combine all ingredients except English muffins with electric mixer. Spread on English muffin halves. Freeze for 1-1 1/2 hours. Cut each muffin half into 6 wedges. Refreeze in plastic bags until ready to serve. Broil until golden brown and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately. Filling is also good on party rye, or leave the English muffin halves uncut and serve as open-faced sandwiches.

4 POINTS PLUS - MARYLAND CRAB CAKES WITH LEMON REMOULADE

Steps:

• Remoulade: combine 3 tbsp mayo, parsley, shallots, capers, lemon zest, and pepper sauce in small bowl. Cover and refridgerate.
• Combine remaining 2 tbsp mayo, egg, mustard, bay seasoning, and worcestershire sauce in large bowl; gently stir in crabmeat.
• Shape into 8 patties. Refridgerate, covered, for 30 minute.
• Spray large nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
• Cook crabcakes until well browned. Serve with remoulade.
• 4 Points plus yields 2 crab cakes and 2 tbsp sauce.