5 Spice Crab Phyllo Bites

Total Time: 15 MIN Makes: 30 Appetizers
Prep Time: 15 MIN Cook Time: 0 MIN
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Description

A breeze to prepare, these Phyllo Shell appetizers feature lump crab meat and water chestnuts, plus a warm, spicy-sweet kick brought by a Chinese 5-spice blend.


Ingredients
  • 8 ounces crab meat, lump, drained
  • 1/4 cup water chestnuts, 1/4″ diced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice
  • 3 teaspoons fresh basil, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon red bell pepper, 1/4″ diced
  • 1 lemon, juice and zest
  • 2 packages (15 count, each) Athens® Phyllo Shells
  • 1 green onion, diced

Directions
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Fill mini shells with one rounded teaspoon of crab mixture.
  • Garnish with green onion.
  • Serve chilled.