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Spiced and buttered crab

Name: Spiced and buttered crab
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: British recipes
Ingredients: 2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped; 400g fresh white crabmeat (see our how-to video below); 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 40g butter, melted; 1 tsp cayenne pepper, plus extra to sprinkle; Large pinch of ground allspice; 1 pink shallot, thinly sliced; Small handful of fresh basil leaves

Published: 31 Aug 05
Updated: 18 Mar 24

This spiced crab recipe is quick and easy and packed full of flavour.

Easy
September 2005

Test kitchen approved

Serves 6
Hands on time 15 mins

This spiced crab recipe is quick and easy and packed full of flavour.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 200kcals
Fat: 15g (5.1g saturated)
Protein: 15.5g
Carbohydrates: 0.7g (0.3g sugars)
Salt: 0.9g

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Ingredients

2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
400g fresh white crabmeat (see our how-to video below)
2 tbsp mayonnaise
40g butter, melted
1 tsp cayenne pepper, plus extra to sprinkle
Large pinch of ground allspice
1 pink shallot, thinly sliced
Small handful of fresh basil leaves

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Method

Put the eggs, crab, mayonnaise, butter and spices into a bowl. Mix and season to taste. Divide between 6 small bowls or ramekins. Chill until ready to serve.
Top each serving with a few slivers of shallot, some fresh basil and a sprinkling of cayenne pepper. Serve with warm French bread or toast.