Crab Boats

Set sail for a delectable seafood adventure with these easy and elegant Crab Boats! Featuring fresh crab meat tossed in a creamy blend of mayonnaise, zesty lemon juice, and finely chopped veggies like celery, green onion, and parsley, this recipe delivers a burst of bright, briny flavor in every bite. Served atop crisp romaine or endive leaves, these "boats" make for a refreshing, low-carb appetizer or a light meal that's perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying al fresco. The addition of smoked paprika as an optional garnish adds a pop of color and a hint of smoky depth, while the no-cook preparation means you’ll have these on the table in just 15 minutes. Ideal for seafood lovers, these Crab Boats are a fresh, nutritious, and crowd-pleasing way to elevate your next gathering!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup crab meat (fresh, cooked, or canned)
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons celery (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons green onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for garnish)
• 8 leaves romaine lettuce leaves (or endive leaves)

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, green onion, and parsley.

Step 2

Season the mixture with salt and black pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are fully combined.

Step 3

Taste the crab salad and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.

Step 4

Wash and pat dry the romaine or endive lettuce leaves to ensure they are fresh and crisp.

Step 5

Spoon equal portions of the crab salad mixture into the lettuce leaves, shaping them into 'boats.'

Step 6

If desired, sprinkle a pinch of smoked paprika over each Crab Boat for added color and flavor.

Step 7

Arrange the Crab Boats on a serving platter and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(360.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	575.7

Total Fat 36.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 170.0mg	0%
Sodium 3831.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 13.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g	0%
Total Sugars 1.2g
Protein 48.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 280.8mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 884.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.6%

Protein: 33.4%

Carbs: 9.0%