Crab bruschetta
This fresh-tasting, easy snack works well at any time of day
Tip
If you're using tinned crab, chill the tin and drain well before adding.
Yield
Serves 2
Ingredients
Ingredients
4 slices of Italian-style bread
1-2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed
200g (6½ oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
½ tbsp grated lemon zest
2-3 tbsp olive oil, plus a little extra for brushing
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
250g (8 oz) crab meat, fresh or tinned
A few torn basil leaves
Method
Step 1
Brush the bread with a little olive oil and grill or toast until lightly golden and crisp. When toasted, rub each slice with some crushed garlic.
Step 2
Combine the tomatoes, lemon zest, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and any remaining garlic and leave to marinate for ten minutes.
Step 3
Stir through the crab meat and basil leaves. Season well, then spoon the tomato mixture over each slice of bread and serve immediately.
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