Crab & samphire bites

Name: Crab & samphire bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 100 grams crab; 5 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 unwaxed lemon; 0.25 tsp ground white pepper; 2 salad onion; 90 grams samphire; 1 tsp olive oil; 24 rahms mini croustades; 1 chilli flakes

Prep: 10 minsCook: 5 mins

Prep

10 mins

Cook

5 mins

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

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These elegant little bites are my go to when I need something impressive but don't have much time. With just 15 minutes from start to finish, they're perfect for entertaining without the stress. The star here is fresh crab, which is packed with protein and selenium for a real nutritional boost. I love pairing it with samphire, a salty coastal vegetable that adds wonderful texture and brightness. The creamy mayo base keeps everything simple, while a hit of lemon and chilli flakes brings it all to life. Served on crispy croustades, these are the kind of appetizer that feels fancy but honestly couldn't be easier to pull together.

Ella x

Ingredients

Servings:

100 gramscrab
5 tbspmayonnaise
1unwaxed lemon(zest of all, juice of ½)
¼ tspground white pepper
2salad onion(salad onions, finely sliced)
90 gramssamphire
1 tspolive oil
24rahms mini croustades
1chilli flakes(to serve)

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Instructions

1
In a bowl, mix the crab, mayo, lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice and the pepper. Stir through the salad onions, then cover and chill until needed (up to 24 hours).
2
Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the samphire and cook for 30 seconds. Drain, then plunge into iced water to cool. Pat dry with kitchen paper, then slice into 1cm pieces and toss with the oil and a pinch of salt. Cover and chill until needed.
3
When ready to serve, arrange the empty mini croustades on a plate and set out with the crab mix, samphire and chilli flakes in bowls so guests can fill their own.

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