Crab-Stuffed Snow Peas

Name: Crab-Stuffed Snow Peas
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 16 appetizers.
Ingredients: 1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon chili sauce or seafood cocktail sauce; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 drops hot pepper sauce; Dash pepper; 16 fresh snow peas

"These crunchy appetizers have a wonderful crabmeat flavor and make an attractive addition to your nibble tray. Plus, they're simple to prepare. —Agnes Ward, Stratford,Ontario

Ingredients

1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chili sauce or seafood cocktail sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 drops hot pepper sauce
Dash pepper
16 fresh snow peas

Directions

In small bowl, combine the crab, mayonnaise, chili sauce, salt, pepper sauce and pepper.
Place snow peas in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 30 seconds for until softened. Drain and immediately place snow peas in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
With a sharp knife, split pea pods along the curved edges. Spoon 1 tablespoon of crab mixture into each. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 25 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Crab Stuffed Snow Peas in Taste of Home April/May 2008

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tgbvmb

Aug 18, 2009

Since we don't like spicy foods, I omit the pepper and pepper sauce. Delicious!! I'm so glad to have another way to serve crab, and the pea "boats" sneak in a veggie!