Snack

Crab and Avocado Phyllo Bites

Crisp mini phyllo shells cradle sweet crab mingled with red pepper, onion, and garlic, while a cube of creamy avocado melts into each warm, savory bite.

Recipe and photo by Skinnytaste, shared here with credit. View the Original

Crab and Avocado Phyllo Bites
Total
22 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
15

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
37
Protein
2g
Carbs
3g
Fat
2g
Sodium
134mg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp canola oil
  • 1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup minced onions
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 6 1/2 oz lump crab meat
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 15 mini phyllo shells
  • 1/2 medium (2 oz haas avocado, diced small)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
  3. Saute the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft.
  4. Add the crab meat, salt, and pepper, and cook until the crab has been heated through, about 30 to 60  seconds.
  5. Add about 1 heaping tablespoon of the crab filling to each phyllo shell.
  6. Arrange the stuffed shells on a baking tray, and bake for 10 minutes.
  7. Top each stuffed shell with avocado, and serve immediately.