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Quick and easy crab and avocado phyllo bites! These bite sized appetizers filled with fresh lump crab meat are the perfect finger food treat to any party.
Crab and Avocado Phyllo Bites
Crab and Avocado Phyllo BitesWhen summer hits, I can’t get enough of seafood in my diet. Some of my favorite shellfish and fish appetizers are Baked Shrimp Taquitos, Shrimp Summer Rolls with Peanut Hoisin Dipping Sauce, Smoked Salmon Pinwheels and my latest recipe, Steamed Mussels with Piri Piri.
These were actually a happy accident. I had leftover fresh lump crab meat that I didn’t want to waste after making crab cakes so I whipped up this easy appetizer. They turned out really good! For best results, don’t fill the phyllo shells until you’re ready to bake, and eat right away!
Crab and Avocado Phyllo Bites
Quick and easy crab and avocado phyllo bites! These bite sized appetizers are the perfect treat whether you're watching the game or just need some finger foods to munch on.
Yield: 15 servings
Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon canola oil
- 1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup minced onions
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 6 1/2 oz lump crab meat
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 15 mini phyllo shells
- 1/2 medium 2 oz haas avocado, diced small
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
- Saute the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft.
- Add the crab meat, salt, and pepper, and cook until the crab has been heated through, about 30 to 60Â seconds.
- Add about 1 heaping tablespoon of the crab filling to each phyllo shell.
- Arrange the stuffed shells on a baking tray, and bake for 10 minutes.
- Top each stuffed shell with avocado, and serve immediately.
Last Step:
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Serving: 1 stuffed shell, Calories: 37 kcal, Carbohydrates: 3 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 12 mg, Sodium: 134 mg
Are the blue and green points mixed up on. this? Phyllo dough, crab, and avocado are all worth points on the green plan.
this looks like something that would be great for an appetizer for christmas dinner. I have to transport them, about an hour car ride. Would it be best to cook the crab mixture before leaving, and then assemble in the phyllo cups and bake when we get there?
If you can I would bake when you get there.
These phyllo bites are quite amazing….the only thing, is that you can’t eat just one. Yumm
I’ve noticed there aren’t a lot of reviews in the comments. Mostly people just commenting on how good it looks. I just made this, and had to add a lot of extra seasonings. It was too bland w/ just salt and pepper. I added some lemon and Old Bay Seasoning. I’m thinking some jalapeno would be good too.
Just made, and ate, these. Delicious!
My daughter and I made these last night for a neighborhood happy hour and they were a hit! Quick and easy too.
Gina,
These looks so delicious and I'm sure they are. My family and I thumb through your recipes EVERY week and to be honest most of the meals we eat come right here from skinny taste. Everything always tastes great and I have personally lost 30 lbs from following weight watchers and eating your recipes. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! Please never stop. You have helped me SO much!!
XOXO,
Jackie
Wonderful Jackie!