Alaskan King Crab Over Toasted Pita Bread
Posted: Monday, January 05, 2009
by Peter Alfieri
Buon Appetito Providence
This is a tasty appetizer that is extremely easy to make. It can be made in less than 30 minutes. The pita bread is tastier than crackers and lends a more sophisticated, custom, an tastier feel. Serve as hors devoirs if your having a party, your guests will surely enjoy this tasty treat!
Difficulty (Scale from 1-10): 4
Makes: 24 wedges
Serves: 8
Ingredients
1 large ripe avocado
2 tablespoons of finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon of lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice
1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon of wasabi paste
1 pound canned, cleaned, and drained Alaskan king crab (or regular crab)
3 pitas
2 tablespoons of olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Preparation of Pita Bread
Cut each pita into 8 wedges. Arrange pita wedges on a large baking sheet. Lightly coat both sides of each wedge with olive oil. Spread wedges evenly on the baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake 8-12 minutes, or until toasted and golden in color.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Preparation of Topping
While pita bread is in the oven, scoop flesh from avocado and mash coarsely with a fork. Stir in shallots, lime juice, and wasabi to taste. Season with salt and pepper.
In a separate bowl, toss crab with lemon juice and salt to taste.
When pita bread is ready; liberally spread avocado mixture over each pita wedge, then top each wedge with crab meat.
Enjoy your meal!
Difficulty (Scale from 1-10): 4
Serves: 8
Ingredients
1 large ripe avocado
2 tablespoons of finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon of lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice
1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon of wasabi paste
1 pound canned, cleaned, and drained Alaskan king crab (or regular crab)
3 pitas
2 tablespoons of olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Preparation of Pita Bread
Cut each pita into 8 wedges. Arrange pita wedges on a large baking sheet. Lightly coat both sides of each wedge with olive oil. Spread wedges evenly on the baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake 8-12 minutes, or until toasted and golden in color.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Preparation of Topping
While pita bread is in the oven, scoop flesh from avocado and mash coarsely with a fork. Stir in shallots, lime juice, and wasabi to taste. Season with salt and pepper.
In a separate bowl, toss crab with lemon juice and salt to taste.
When pita bread is ready; liberally spread avocado mixture over each pita wedge, then top each wedge with crab meat.
Enjoy your meal!
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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)good idea and perfect for winter holidays! more! more!
I'm not a crab lover yet I assume some will be thrilled by this.
I have wrote this down and will try it this week.Thank You
peter,i don't know how many ways i can say "this sounds delicious" but, all your recipes do sound delicious, and easy to make.thanks for sharing,best regards,sue thom
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