Open Face Crab Ciabatta

Treat your taste buds to a delightful coastal-inspired indulgence with this Open Face Crab Ciabatta recipe! Featuring tender, succulent crab meat mixed with a luscious homemade garlic aioli and topped with melted Gruyère cheese, this open-faced sandwich is a gourmet twist on seafood comfort food. Nestled on golden, crisp ciabatta bread and finished with a sprinkle of fresh chives, every bite delivers a harmonious blend of creamy, zesty, and savory flavors. Perfect as a quick yet elegant appetizer or a light seafood dinner, this broiled crab ciabatta is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an impressive, fuss-free dish for any occasion. Serve it warm and watch it become the highlight of your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 slices Ciabatta bread
• 200 grams Fresh crab meat
• 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon, finely chopped Chives
• 50 grams, shredded Gruyère cheese
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven broiler to high, or set your toaster oven to the broil function.

Step 2

Slice the ciabatta bread into two even pieces. Lightly brush the cut sides with olive oil and set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic (use a garlic press or finely chop), lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the garlic aioli.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, gently mix the fresh crab meat with half of the garlic aioli. Be careful not to break up the crab meat too much.

Step 5

Place the ciabatta slices on a baking sheet, cut side up. Toast them under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until lightly crisped and golden.

Step 6

Remove the toasted ciabatta from the broiler and generously spoon the crab mixture onto each piece, spreading it evenly.

Step 7

Top the crab mixture with shredded Gruyère cheese, dividing it evenly between the two slices.

Step 8

Return the ciabatta slices to the broiler and heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Step 9

Remove the ciabatta from the oven and garnish with finely chopped chives for a burst of freshness.

Step 10

Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your Open Face Crab Ciabatta!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	445.5 grams (445.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1181

Total Fat 70.30g	90%
Saturated Fat 15.10g	76%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.20g
Cholesterol 206mg	69%
Sodium 4426mg	192%
Total Carbohydrate 72.70g	26%
Dietary Fiber 4.30g	15%
Total Sugars 0.60g
Protein 67.10g	134%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 725mg	56%
Iron 6mg	35%
Potassium 682mg	15%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.1%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 24.4%