Crab Crostini

Name: Crab Crostini
Ingredients: 1 scallion; 1 fresh red chile, seeded (optional); 2 cups of white crabmeat; 1/4 cup sour cream; Handful of fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 French or Italian baguette; Olive oil; Salt and pepper

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Ingredients

1 scallion
1 fresh red chile, seeded (optional)
2 cups of white crabmeat
1/4 cup sour cream
Handful of fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 French or Italian baguette
Olive oil
Salt and pepper

Directions

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