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Potted Crab

A quick weekend brunch recipe!
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Course: brunch, Snack
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Dungeness Crab Meat in Shell
  • 2.5 tbsp Mayo
  • 1.5 tbsp Preserved Lemon Rind Minced
  • 1 tsp Orange Zest
  • 2 Green Onion Minced
  • 1.5 Shallots Minced
  • Freshly Cracked Peppercorn
  • 1/3 cup Butter
  • 1.5 tbsp Paprika
  • Lemon Wedges For Garnish
  • Sour Dough Bread For Serving
  • Olive Oil

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Crab Crackers
  • Frying Pan
  • Serving Dish
  • Grill (For Sourdough)

Method
 

  1. Crack and shell your Dungeness crab meat and place in a bowl. Add mayo, minced shallot, green onion, lemon rind, orange zest, and pepper. Stir, and place in your serving dish.
  2. Melt butter and paprika over low heat. Allow to cool slightly, then pour over the top of the grab mixture. Place in the fridge for about 30-40 minutes.
  3. Brush sour dough bread with olive oil and sprinkle with pepper. Grill over high heat to toast.
  4. Serve potted crab alongside sour dough bread. Spread, and enjoy!