Unexpected but absolutely delicious.
Kick off your nextsummer partywith crunchy crostinis topped with lightly spiced crab,fresh tomatoes, and melty cheese.
What Is Deviled Crab?
Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Deviled crab is aLowcountrystaple with recipes passed down through the generations.
Why “deviled”?
The dish took its name from the heat of the spices in the mix.
Up to two days ahead: Slice the bread and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Prepare the crabmeat filling and refrigerate in an airtight container.
Slice the tomatoes and refrigerate in an airtight container.
On the day of serving: Broil the bread.
Top as directed, broil, and serve.
More Crab Recipes
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Place bread on a wire rack on a baking sheet; broil until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
Remove pan; set aside.
Broil toast:
Spread crab mixture evenly over bread slices.
Top evenly with tomato slices and cheese.
Return pan to oven, and broil until cheese is melted and starting to brown, about 3 minutes.
Let cool 5 minutes, and serve immediately.
