Crab mixed with crunchy peppers and subtle chives on top of petite purple potatoes make a delicious and colorful appetizer where the ingredients shine!
250GramCrab meatimitation, frozen, canned, or fresh (drained weight)
2TablespoonsYellow pepperfinely diced
2TablespoonsFresh chivesfinely sliced
2TablespoonsMayonnaise
1TeaspoonLemon juice
¼TeaspoonHot pepper sauce
Fresh chive springs & lemon sliceto garnish
Old bay or similar seasoned saltto garnish
Instructions
In a large saucepan, cover potatoes with water. Boil for 12-15 minutes, until potatoes are easily pierced with a sharp knife. Drain and cool to handle.
Meanwhile, prepare filling. In a mixing bowl combine crab meat, peppers, chives, mayonnaise, lemon juice and pepper sauce. Do not overmix to keep mixture light.
Cut each potato in half and with a small teaspoon carefully scoop out a hollow in each half.
Evenly fill potato halves with crab mixture and garnish with lemon rind, chive springs and a pinch of seasoned salt, if desired.
Notes
*Potatoes can be filled up to 2 hours and covered with plastic wrap before serving*Servings = one piece