Prawn and Crab Tarts

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 3
Prawn and Crab Tarts - Delicious seafood tarts for any occasion
in Seafood

Prep

25 min

Cook

12 min

Ready In

37 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable oil
24 slices white bread ( see Notes )
170 g crabmeat , drained
1 egg , separated
1 teaspoon cornflour
2 spring onions , finely chopped
2 teaspoons plum sauce
24 small uncooked prawns
extra plum sauce , to serve
fresh herb , to garnish
red pepper , strips to garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
170
Sugar
2.0g
Fat
7.0g
Prawn and Crab Tarts are a perfect appetizer for any seafood lover. The combination of prawn and crabmeat is delicious and flavorful, and the tarts are easy to make. These tarts can be served as an appetizer or a main course for lunch or dinner and are perfect for any occasion. These tarts are a great way to enjoy seafood and get all the health benefits it provides.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 200°C.
2.Brush both sides of the bread slices with vegetable oil and use a rolling pin to flatten.
3.Use a 7cm pastry cutter to cut two rounds from each slice, then press into a greased 12-hole, 1 1/2 tablesp.
4.Beat the egg white with a fork until frothy, then brush over the bread mixture.
5.Mix cornflour, onion and plum sauce in a bowl and spoon a little of this mixture into each tart shell.
6.Top with a little crabmeat.
7.Peel the prawns, leaving the last segment and tail shell attached and then devein.
8.Cut each prawn in half lengthways and place some in each tart shell, then brush with egg yolk.
9.Place the tarts on an oven tray and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown on top and prawns are cooked.
10.Serve with extra plum sauce, garnished with fresh herbs and red pepper strips.

PROS

Prawn and crab meat are rich in protein and contain essential vitamins and minerals.

The tarts are easy to make and can be served as an appetizer or a main course for lunch or dinner.

CONS

The recipe requires a little bit of time and effort, as the tarts need to be shaped and the prawns need to be peeled and deveined.

Some people may be allergic to seafood, so it’s important to check for allergies before serving these tarts.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Prawns are a low-fat source of protein that also contain calcium, magnesium, and potassium. They are also rich in vitamin B12 and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Crab meat is also high in protein and low in fat, but it’s also a good source of vitamin B12 and magnesium. These nutrients are essential for a healthy nervous system, strong bones, and a healthy heart.

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