Crab on Melon Appetizer

A mouth-watering combination of hot on cold. Use melon or avocado or apple. Perfect for an appetizer, lunch or company.

Course Hors D'oeuvres & Appetizers
Prep. Time 10 mins
Cooking Time 20 mins
Yields 6 servings

1/2 milk product serving(s) per person

Preparation
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Preparation

What You Need

2 tbsp (30 ml) butter

2 tbsp (30 ml) all-purpose flour

1 cup (250 ml) milk

2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh chives, chopped

2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh parsley, chopped

1/4 tsp (1 ml) cayenne

1/4 tsp (1 ml) celery salt

1/4 tsp (1 ml) garlic powder

1 cup (250 ml) Canadian mozzarella cheese, shredded

6 oz (170 g) canned crabmeat, drained and flakes

1 melon or

cantaloupe, peeled and sliced

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, melt butter; add flour and stir to make a smooth paste. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly; cook until thick and bubbly, about 5 min.

Add chives, parsley and seasonings; mix thoroughly. Add cheese, stirring just until melted. Remove from heat and add crabmeat.

Spoon over thin slices of melon.

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 176 Calories
Protein: 13 g
Carbohydrate: 12 g
Fat: 9 g
Fibre: 1 g
Sodium: 295 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 17 % / 186 mg
Vitamin C: 61 %
Vitamin B12: 38 %
Selenium: 30 %
Vitamin A: 25 %

* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.

2 out of 3 Canadians are not getting enough milk products every day. Discover the multiple benefits of milk products and learn more about the recommended number of servings.
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