Alaskan King Crab Over Toasted Pita Bread

This is a tasty appetizer that is extremely easy to make. It can be made in less than 30 minutes. The pita bread is tastier than crackers and lends a more sophisticated, custom, an tastier feel. Serve as hors devoirs if your having a party, your guests will surely enjoy this tasty treat!

Difficulty (Scale from 1-10): 4

Makes: 24 wedges
Serves: 8

Ingredients

1 large ripe avocado
2 tablespoons of finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon of lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice
1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon of wasabi paste
1 pound canned, cleaned, and drained Alaskan king crab (or regular crab)
3 pitas
2 tablespoons of olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation of Pita Bread

Cut each pita into 8 wedges. Arrange pita wedges on a large baking sheet. Lightly coat both sides of each wedge with olive oil. Spread wedges evenly on the baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake 8-12 minutes, or until toasted and golden in color.
Serve warm or at room temperature.

Preparation of Topping

While pita bread is in the oven, scoop flesh from avocado and mash coarsely with a fork. Stir in shallots, lime juice, and wasabi to taste. Season with salt and pepper.
In a separate bowl, toss crab with lemon juice and salt to taste.

When pita bread is ready; liberally spread avocado mixture over each pita wedge, then top each wedge with crab meat.
Enjoy your meal!

By: Peter Alfieri

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Peter Alfieri is the host for the cooking TV show Buon Appetito Providence, the show's webpage is here: www.BuonAppetitoProvidence.com . He brings simple to sophisticated cooking for all of the New England Area. His style appeals to both novice and expert chefs! Recipes can be found here: www.BuonAppetitoProvidence.com/Recipes/Recipes.htm Peter also has a BS in Biology, a BS in Chemistry, a Minor in Mathematics, and a 3 year nursing degree (for RN).