Crab stick appetizer with cheese and garlic filling
4 servings
20 minutes
Crab stick appetizer with cheese-garlic filling is an original dish that combines the tenderness of crab meat and the rich flavor of the cheese-garlic mixture. Originating in European cuisine as a quick and sophisticated way to delight guests, this recipe gained popularity due to its simplicity and expressive flavors. Cheese gives the dish a creamy texture, garlic adds spiciness, and herbs refresh it and make it even more appetizing. It's important to carefully unwrap the crab sticks during preparation so they become flexible and easily filled with the filling. The appetizer is perfect for festive tables, light snacks, or as an addition to main dishes. The colorful presentation in a pyramid shape makes it attractive and convenient for serving.
1
Unwrap the crab sticks. Dip each stick in very hot water for 15-20 seconds one at a time.
- Crab sticks: 12 pieces
2
Grate the cheese on a fine grater, add crushed garlic, 3-4 tablespoons of mayonnaise, finely chopped dill, and mix everything.
- Hard cheese: 300 g
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Mayonnaise: 200 g
- Dill: 1 bunch
3
Stuff 10 crab sticks with this filling, place a green onion leaf in the middle, roll them up, and arrange them in a stack (pyramid) on a plate, brushing each layer with a little mayonnaise.
- Crab sticks: 12 pieces
- Green onions: 1 bunch
- Mayonnaise: 200 g