Crab Cocktail with Parmesan Chips |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Once cooled, rounds of melted Parmesan cheese crisp like potato chips. You can prepare the crab mixture and salsa a couple of hours before serving; refrigerate until you're ready to assemble the cocktails. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon minced shallots |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil |
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon |
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar |
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice |
1 teaspoon dijon mustard |
1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce |
1/2 teaspoon olive oil |
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1 garlic clove, minced |
4 ounces lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed |
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh pineapple |
2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled mango |
1 tablespoon finely chopped red bell pepper |
1 teaspoon minced fresh chives |
chips |
2 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. To prepare crab mixture, combine first 13 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add crabmeat; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill until ready to use.
2. To prepare salsa, combine pineapple, mango, bell pepper, and chives; cover and chill until ready to use.
3. Preheat oven to 350°.
4. To prepare chips, spread 1 tablespoon cheese into a 3-inch circle on a baking sheet. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 tablespoon cheese, leaving at least 2 inches between circles. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes or until cheese begins to brown. Remove pan from oven; carefully lift chips from pan with a spatula, and place on a wire rack. Cool completely.
5. Spoon 1/2 cup crab mixture into each of 2 martini glasses or small bowls; top each serving with 2 tablespoons salsa and 1 chip. Serve immediately.
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