Description
Cucumber Crab Bites are a light, refreshing appetizer combining crisp cucumber slices with savory crab filling. These bite-sized treats are perfect for any occasion, offering a delightful balance of creamy crab and crunchy cucumber, topped with a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds (about 1/4 inch thick)
- 8 oz crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation crab)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Paprika, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber: Slice the cucumber into rounds, about 1/4-inch thick. You can peel the cucumber if you prefer, but leaving the skin on adds extra crunch and color.
- Prepare the crab filling: In a medium bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Assemble the bites: Place the cucumber slices on a serving platter. Top each slice with a spoonful of the crab mixture, pressing down gently to ensure it sticks to the cucumber.
- Garnish: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the crab bites for a pop of color, and dust lightly with paprika for extra flavor and presentation.
- Serve: Serve these cucumber crab bites immediately, or refrigerate them for up to an hour before serving if you’re preparing ahead of time.
Notes
- Spicy version: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce to the crab mixture to give these bites a bit of heat.
- Use shrimp: Swap the crab for cooked shrimp for a different but equally delicious seafood option.
- Herb variations: Try adding fresh dill, chives, or tarragon to the crab mixture for different herbal notes.
- Cheese: Stir in a little cream cheese to the crab mixture for an even creamier filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
