Crab-Filled Pepper Strips – Bon Appetit

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Servings: 32 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Elegant, bite-sized appetizers featuring sweet bell peppers and a creamy, zesty crab mixture.
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These Crab-Filled Pepper Strips are a classic, sophisticated appetizer that balances the sweetness of fresh bell peppers with the briny richness of lump crabmeat. The filling is light yet flavorful, enhanced by bright lemon juice, zest, and fresh chervil. They are perfect for summer gatherings, cocktail parties, or as an elegant starter for a dinner party. The vibrant colors of the peppers make for a beautiful presentation, while the preparation is simple enough for weeknight entertaining. Serve chilled for a refreshing, delicate bite that highlights the quality of the seafood.

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Crab-Filled Pepper Strips – Bon Appetit

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 32 Calories: 49.4

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These Crab-Filled Pepper Strips are a classic, sophisticated appetizer that balances the sweetness of fresh bell peppers with the briny richness of lump crabmeat. The filling is light yet flavorful, enhanced by bright lemon juice, zest, and fresh chervil. They are perfect for summer gatherings, cocktail parties, or as an elegant starter for a dinner party. The vibrant colors of the peppers make for a beautiful presentation, while the preparation is simple enough for weeknight entertaining. Serve chilled for a refreshing, delicate bite that highlights the quality of the seafood.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Drain the lump crabmeat in a fine-mesh strainer, gently pressing to remove excess liquid.
  2. Transfer the drained crabmeat to a medium mixing bowl.
  3. Add mayonnaise, finely chopped green onions, minced seeded plum tomato, chopped fresh chervil, lemon juice, grated lemon peel, and a generous pinch of cayenne pepper.
  4. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined, being careful not to break up the crab lumps.
  5. Cut yellow, red, or green bell peppers into 1 x 2-inch strips.
  6. Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of the crab filling onto each bell pepper strip.
  7. Garnish each strip with a small sprig of fresh chervil.
  8. Arrange the filled pepper strips on a serving platter.
  9. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 3 hours ahead.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 32

Amount Per Serving
Calories 49.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.6g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 40.3mg14%
Sodium 164.6mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 10.2g21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: crab, appetizer, pepper, strips, lemon, chervil, mayonnaise, fresh, seafood, elegant, party, summer, light, chilled, easy, classic, bon appetit, canape, finger food, simple
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