LEMONY CRAB & CUCUMBER CLUBS

Lemony crab & cucumber clubs image

White crabmeat, mayo and chives make a delicious afternoon tea sandwich filling that's special enough for a celebration treat

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories Afternoon tea, Buffet, Lunch, Snack, Supper

Time 15m

Yield Serves 6 (makes 12 sandwiches)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

200g white crabmeat
6 tbsp mayonnaise
zest 1 lemon , plus a squeeze of juice
small handful chives , finely snipped
9 slices wholemeal or granary bread
a little butter , softened
½ cucumber , very finely sliced

Steps:

Mix the crab, mayo, lemon zest, a little juice, the chives and a good grind of black pepper in a bowl. Butter one side of each slice of bread.
Divide the crab mayo between 3 slices of bread, top each with another slice, butter-side up, then arrange the cucumber slices on top, season, and finally sandwich with the final pieces of bread, butter-side down. Cut off the crusts, then cut into little triangles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium