Mini Pita Crab Florentine
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Mini Pita Crab Florentine bites—a fusion of creamy, savory, and sophisticated flavors that will wow your guests. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender lump crab meat, sautéed garlic-infused spinach, and tangy cream cheese, all folded together with a sprinkle of Parmesan and a hint of zesty lemon juice. Perfectly tucked into mini pita pockets and baked to crispy perfection, each bite delivers a warm, melt-in-your-mouth experience with a satisfying crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, these elegant finger foods make an ideal choice for holiday gatherings, parties, or an upscale snack at home. With seafood, spinach, and Mediterranean-inspired flavors at the heart, this dish combines nutrition and indulgence in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Mini pita bread
- 1 cup Lump crab meat
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, lump crab meat, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Chop the cooked spinach finely and fold it into the crab mixture.
Cut each mini pita bread in half to create small pockets. Gently open the pockets and stuff each one with 1-2 tablespoons of the crab Florentine mixture.
Place the stuffed pita halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the pita is slightly crispy and the filling is warmed through.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your Mini Pita Crab Florentine!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1325 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.8 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.6 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 280 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 3872 mg | 168% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.8 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 78.6 g | 157% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 907 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1210 mg | 26% | |
*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.
