Chilled Pappa al Pomodoro with Crab Meat Crostini (Mario Batali) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
2 1/2 pounds very ripe tomatoes, cored |
1 1/2 cups torn up day old bread |
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves |
salt and pepper to taste |
8 ounces fresh crab meat, dungeness or maryland |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus 1/4 cup |
juice and zest of 1 lemon |
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
2 scallions, thinly sliced |
4 slices baguette, toasted and cooled |
Directions:
1. In a food processor, blend tomatoes until liquid. Add day old bread, basil, thyme and generously season with salt and pepper. If too thick, thin with water. Allow to sit in a cool place.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, toss crab meat, 2 tablespoons extra virgin oil, juice and zest of 1 lemon, red pepper and scallion gently together and season lightly with salt.
3. Divide cool tomato soup among 4 bowls. Place 1 slice baguette in center of each bowl. Float 2 ounces crab meat mixture on top of each baguette slice and serve.
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