Crostini with lump crab salad and extra virgin olive oil

Delight in the exquisite flavors of lump crab salad on crisp crostini drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. Perfect for a gourmet appetizer.

Ingredients:

• 450g fresh lump crabmeat
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 roasted red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon torn fresh basil
• Juice and grated zest of 1 lemon
• Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
• 8 to 12 slices Rick's Basic Crostini

Instructions:

1. 1. Carefully inspect the crabmeat to eliminate any shell fragments. Put it in a bowl that is nonreactive.
2. 2. Combine olive oil, bell pepper, chives, basil, lemon juice, and zest with the crabmeat. Mix thoroughly and add salt and pepper to taste.
3. 3. Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the crab mixture on each crostini. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.

Summary:

• Calories: 2179 kcal
• Fat: 125 g
• Protein: 114 g
• Carbs: 153 g
• Potassium: 1879 mg
• Magnesium: 304 mg