Crab Toast

Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Crab Toast recipe, a perfect blend of coastal flavors and gourmet simplicity. Featuring tender crab meat mixed with creamy mayonnaise, zesty lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of Old Bay seasoning, this dish is a luxurious yet easy-to-make treat. Nestled atop golden, buttery slices of toasted sourdough bread, each bite delivers crunch, freshness from finely chopped celery and scallions, and a burst of brightness from parsley and lemon zest. Ready in just 25 minutes, this seafood toast is ideal for entertaining or enjoying as a light lunch. Whether served at a dinner party or paired with a crisp white wine on a sunny afternoon, Crab Toast is a crowd-pleasing recipe that highlights the elegance of simple ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces crab meat
• 4 slices sourdough bread
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 small, finely chopped celery stalk
• 2 finely sliced scallions
• 0.5 teaspoon old bay seasoning
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to toast the bread.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, and sliced scallions. Mix well.

Step 3

Season the mixture with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Stir until everything is well combined, then set aside.

Step 4

Spread butter evenly on each slice of sourdough bread, covering one side thoroughly.

Step 5

Place the buttered bread slices on a baking sheet, buttered side up, and toast in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

Step 6

Once toasted, remove the bread from the oven. Let it cool for a minute or two.

Step 7

Top each toasted bread slice with an even amount of the crab mixture.

Step 8

Sprinkle chopped parsley and lemon zest over the top of the crab mixture for garnish.

Step 9

Serve the crab toasts immediately, as a delicious appetizer or light lunch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(597.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1158.2

Total Fat 50.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 236.0mg	0%
Sodium 4481.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 111.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g	0%
Total Sugars 5.7g
Protein 63.9g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 374.3mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 1082.9mg	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: 39.5%

Protein: 22.1%

Carbs: 38.4%