appetizers

Avocado Crab Bites

1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and mashed

1 can drained white crab meat

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots

1 tablespoon mayonnaise

1 teaspoon wasabi paste

15 Athens® mini fillo shells (1 box)

15 small shrimp, for garnish

In a medium mixing bowl combine avocados, crab meat, cilantro, lime juice, shallots, mayonnaise and wasabi, mixing lightly. Chill for 1 hour. Fill each fillo shell with 1 rounded tablespoon of avocado mixture and garnish with shrimp. Serve immediately. Makes 15 appetizers.

Per serving: 69 calories; 4 g fat (0.5 g saturated fat; 52 percent calories from fat); 5 g carbohydrates; 19 mg cholesterol; 70 mg sodium; 4 g protein; 1 g fiber.

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