Open Face Crab Ciabatta
Treat your taste buds to a delightful coastal-inspired indulgence with this Open Face Crab Ciabatta recipe! Featuring tender, succulent crab meat mixed with a luscious homemade garlic aioli and topped with melted Gruyère cheese, this open-faced sandwich is a gourmet twist on seafood comfort food. Nestled on golden, crisp ciabatta bread and finished with a sprinkle of fresh chives, every bite delivers a harmonious blend of creamy, zesty, and savory flavors. Perfect as a quick yet elegant appetizer or a light seafood dinner, this broiled crab ciabatta is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an impressive, fuss-free dish for any occasion. Serve it warm and watch it become the highlight of your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Ciabatta bread
- 200 grams Fresh crab meat
- 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon, finely chopped Chives
- 50 grams, shredded Gruyère cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven broiler to high, or set your toaster oven to the broil function.
Slice the ciabatta bread into two even pieces. Lightly brush the cut sides with olive oil and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic (use a garlic press or finely chop), lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the garlic aioli.
In a separate bowl, gently mix the fresh crab meat with half of the garlic aioli. Be careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
Place the ciabatta slices on a baking sheet, cut side up. Toast them under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until lightly crisped and golden.
Remove the toasted ciabatta from the broiler and generously spoon the crab mixture onto each piece, spreading it evenly.
Top the crab mixture with shredded Gruyère cheese, dividing it evenly between the two slices.
Return the ciabatta slices to the broiler and heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Remove the ciabatta from the oven and garnish with finely chopped chives for a burst of freshness.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your Open Face Crab Ciabatta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1181 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.3 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 206 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 4426 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.7 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 67.1 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 725 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 682 mg | 15% | |
*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.
