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Crostini with Crab and Spinach

Crostini with Crab and Spinach
A simple, elegant appetizer that comes together in minutes. Sweet lump crab meat is lightly seasoned and paired with crisp-tender crostini and fresh baby spinach. High-quality ingredients stand front and center—good olive oil, fresh seafood, and perfectly toasted baguette slices make this a standout hors d'oeuvre for impromptu gatherings or refined dinners alike. Minimal effort, maximum flavor.
Ingredients
  • 115 g (1/2 cup) lump crab meat
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) extra virgin olive oil
  • 40 g (1 1/2 cups) fresh baby spinach
  • 2 g (1/4 tsp) flaked sea salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 mm (1/8 tsp) freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 small baguette (about 20 cm / 8 inches)
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F)

2. Slice the baguette into 1.3 cm (1/2-inch) thick rounds and arrange on a baking sheet

3. Lightly brush or drizzle both sides of each slice with olive oil and sprinkle with flaked sea salt

4. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until golden and crisp, then flip halfway through for even toasting

5. Let cool slightly on a wire rack

6. While the bread bakes, gently pick through the crab meat to remove any cartilage, then transfer to a mixing bowl

7. Add chopped dill, 2 g salt, and black pepper to the crab, then drizzle with 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil and toss lightly to combine

8. Once crostini are ready, top each with a small spoonful of the crab mixture

9. Place 1 or 2 spinach leaves on top of each crostini

10. Drizzle very lightly with remaining olive oil if desired

11. Garnish with a sprig of fresh dill

12. Serve immediately at room temperature

Tools
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • paper towels
  • spoon
  • cutting board

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