Crabmeat Bites
From: Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: 700 watts oven
Waiting time: 3 minutes
Serve these delicious bites hot, along with a cranberry dip or any other sauce or dip, to taste.
Servings: 4 or 5 [approximately 22 bites]
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 [6-ounce / 170-g] can crabmeat, drained
  • 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] anchovy flavoring or paste
  • 8 ounces [225 g] cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] freshly made breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] curcuma
  • 2 teaspoons [10 mL] chopped parsley
  • Well mix together drained crabmeat, chopped green onions, anchovy flavoring or paste, cream cheese and lemon juice.
  • Shape mixture into 1-inch [2.5-cm] balls.
  • Mix together breadcrumbs, curcuma and parsley; well coat balls with mixture.
  • Arrange balls all around the outside of a plate; then arrange remaining balls into circles, in the centre of the plate.
  • Microwave, uncovered, for 5 to 6 minutes on 'MAXIMUM'.
  • Leave to rest for 3 minutes, before serving.