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Sheet Pan Garlic Butter Crab Bites

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A healthy, low-carb leaning seafood appetizer! Golden baked handheld crab bites served over a vibrant purple cabbage slaw for that ultimate crunchy seafood and slaw contrast. Every single bite is heavily flooded with a massive, heavy, scroll-stopping thick garlic butter cream drip!

Ingredients

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  • The Sheet Pan Crab Bites
  • 1 lb lump crab meat
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • The Crunchy Slaw
  • 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • The Thick Garlic Butter Drip
  • 3 tbsp butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or mayonnaise (to thicken)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Build the Flavor Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, mayonnaise, lemon juice, paprika, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper until completely smooth and creamy.
  2. Fold in the Crab: Gently fold the lump crab meat, grated Parmesan, and shredded mozzarella into the wet mixture. Mix lightly so the seafood stays beautifully tender and chunky.
  3. Shape and Bake: Scoop the mixture and shape it into compact, handheld rounds. Place them onto a lined baking tray for an easy, low-friction sheet pan cleanup. Bake in an oven preheated to 375°F (190°C) for 15 to 18 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the edges are perfectly golden.
  4. Make the Thick Drip: While the crab bites bake, whisk together the extra melted butter and heavy cream (or mayo) to create a rich, thick garlic butter cream sauce.
  5. Assemble and Drip: Toss the shredded purple cabbage with a splash of lemon juice to create a vibrant crunchy slaw base. Lay down a generous bed of the slaw on a plate and heavily top it with the hot, golden baked crab bites. Flood the seafood entirely with a massive, heavy, scroll-stopping thick garlic butter cream sauce drip! Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Save this for your next easy dinner! 💾👇

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