Zucchini Roll-Ups Appetizer Recipe with Snow Crab

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A plate of zucchini and squash rolls filled with a mixture of vegetables and herbs, arranged in a circular pattern on a turquoise dish. Surrounding the plate are small bowls containing ingredients like chopped onions, spices, and even a creamy dessert dip for an unexpected twist.

Zucchini Roll-Ups Appetizer Recipe with Snow Crab

Course: Appetizer, brunch, Snack

Cuisine: American, North American

Keyword: zucchini roll ups appetizer

Prep Time:10

Servings: people

Calories: 45kcal

These creamy zucchini roll-ups with snow crab, hummus and flakes of red pepper are a perfect snack for a warm summer brunch or lunch. These rolls are a fun take on pinwheels.

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Ingredients

2 Large Zucchini
2 tablespoon canola oil (30 ml)
1 avocado medium semi-firm
½ cup red pepper hummus (125 ml)
¾ cup freshly cooked or canned cooked snow crab meat (175 ml)
2 red Thai chillies finely diced OR ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ medium red onion finely diced
Hot sauce for serving

Instructions

Using a mandolin or vegetable peeler, thinly slice the zucchinis into six to eight long strips.
In a nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat, warm the canola oil. Working in batches, add the zucchini strips without overlapping them, and cook for 30 to 60 seconds per side, or until slightly cooked and soft. You can also cook these on a hot grill, 60 seconds per side. Transfer the zucchini slices to a plate, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator until needed.
Cut the avocado into ¼ inch (6 mm) cubes and set aside.
Lay the thin slices of zucchini out flat on a working surface. Spread one side of each strip with hummus and add a layer of crab meat, avocado cubes, chillies and onions. Starting from one end, slowly roll the zucchini strips, tightly folding in the crab mixture. You can close this with a toothpick, or just leave the end tucked underneath.
Serve cold with your favourite hot sauce.

Expert Notes

You can also serve this dish hot: Simply place the finished rolls in a 375F (190C) oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until warm throughout. If you're using freshly cooked snow crab, you'll need about 1 ½ lbs (680 g) of crab to produce ¾ cup (175 ml) of meat.

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