DRESSED CRAB
Learn a basic method for 'picking' crabmeat, then serve the brown and white meat back in its shell with a few extra ingredients
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Starter
Time 30m
Yield Serves 2 as a starter or light lunch
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Lay the crab on its back, twist off the claws and legs, and set aside.
- Use the palm of your hand to push down on the crab. Then get your fingers between the gap where the body meets the shell and pull upwards.
- Pulling quite hard, completely separate the crab body from the shell - it should come away in one piece.
- Pull away and discard the feathery gills (also known as dead man's fingers) - these are found around the main body and inside the shell.
- Use a spoon to scoop out the brown meat from the shell and transfer it to a bowl.
- Use a heavy knife to cut the main body in half.
- Using a lobster pick or skewer, pick the white meat out of the cavities in the body and put in a separate bowl. It's worth taking your time to do this, as there is a surprising amount of meat in all the small crevices.
- Crack the claws and legs using a heavy object like a kitchen mallet or rolling pin - try to break them with one sharp tap. You don't want the shell to shatter into very small pieces as they will be difficult to find.
- Carefully remove the meat using a lobster pick or teaspoon. Discard the cartilage in the middle of the claws and legs. Put the meat in the bowl with the other white meat. Check the bowl for stray shell by shaking it from time to time - shell fragments 'ping' against the side of the bowl and can be removed.
- Give the empty shell a good scrub and use a pair of kitchen scissors to neaten the edge of the cavity. Mix the brown crabmeat with enough fresh breadcrumbs to stiffen the meat. Season with salt and pepper, the cayenne pepper and lemon juice.
- Spoon the white crabmeat back into the shell, then top with the brown meat mixture. Scatter with parsley, if you like, and serve with mayonnaise on the side, along with the extra lemon wedges and buttered brown bread or toast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 1.9 milligram of sodium
CRAB LOUIE SALAD LETTUCE CUPS
This take on the retro classic is a fun way to start a holiday dinner party. The recipe makes more Louie dressing than you think you might need-but that's a good thing.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Appetizer Christmas Salad Crab Avocado Capers Horseradish Lettuce Tomato New Year's Eve Christmas Eve
Yield 8-10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk scallions, mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss crabmeat and 1/2 cup dressing in a medium bowl.
- Divide lettuce leaves among plates (2-3 leaves on each). Divide crab mixture, avocado, and tomatoes among cups. Drizzle dressing over, then top with capers and parsley. Serve with additional dressing alongside.
- Do Ahead
- Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
CURRIED CRAB SALAD LETTUCE CUPS
These lettuce cups are a simple, colorful and light way to start your evening. To begin, jumbo lump crabmeat is lightly dressed with a bright and creamy curry and lime-flavored dressing. It's then combined with crunchy cool vegetables and fresh chili for a kick.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 12 lettuce cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the mayonnaise, lime juice and curry powder in a bowl. Stir in the crabmeat, cucumber, cilantro and diced chile. Add the scallions, reserving some of the dark green parts for topping. Season with salt.
- Divide among the lettuce cups. Top with the reserved scallion greens and the sliced chile. Serve with lime wedges.
PHYLLO CRAB CUPS
These cute appetizers taste scrumptious in their phyllo tart shells-horseradish and paprika add a nice kick.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and horseradish until smooth. Stir in crab and onion. Spoon 2-3 teaspoonfuls into each tart shell; sprinkle with paprika. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until tops begin to brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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