Cucumber Cups Filled with Crab Appetizer
Perfect for an elegant party appetizer or a light, refreshing snack, these Cucumber Cups Filled with Crab are as beautiful as they are delicious. Made with crisp, hydrating English cucumbers carved into bite-sized cups, they’re filled with a creamy mixture of delicate lump crab meat, tangy Dijon mustard, fresh chives, and a hint of lemon juice for a zesty kick. This no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an effortless yet crowd-pleasing option for any occasion. Garnished with a sprinkle of paprika for a pop of color, these appetizers are not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. Serve them chilled for the ultimate refreshing treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole English cucumbers
- 8 ounces Lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Fresh chives, finely chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika for garnish
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers. Cut each cucumber into 1.5-inch thick rounds (approximately 8 rounds per cucumber).
Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop out the center of each cucumber round, leaving about 1/4-inch thick walls to form cups. Be careful not to scoop all the way through to maintain the base.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, cream cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fresh chives, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until the ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture is creamy.
Spoon the crab mixture into each cucumber cup, filling them to the top and mounding slightly, if desired.
Sprinkle a dash of paprika on each cucumber cup for garnish.
Optional: Chill the cucumber cups in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving for a refreshing experience.
Serve immediately as a cold appetizer and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.6 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 182 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 1741 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 48.7 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2057 mg | 44% | |
*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.
