Category: Appetizer
Basil and Crabmeat Topped Cucumbers - TastyPlanner.com
Chef: Kim Andjordan
Makes 36 appetizers
20 calories/each
Ingredients
1 medium English (seedless) cucumber
3 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
ΒΌ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 cup frozen cooked crabmeat (from 6-oz package), thawed, drained and flaked
2 tablespoons capers, if desired
Small basil leaves or chopped fresh basil, if desired
Instructions
1. Score cucumber lengthwise with tines of fork if desired
Cut into 36 (1/4-inch) slices.
2. In small bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on
low speed until creamy. Beat in mayonnaise until well
blended. Stir in chopped basil, onion, lemon peel and
crabmeat.
3. Spread or pipe about 1 teaspoon crabmeat mixture
on each cucumber slice. Sprinkle with capers.
Garnish with basil leaves.
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