Crab pots with parmesan crisps

Crab pots with parmesan crisps

Effortless but packed with flavour, this easy crab starter with fancy parmesan crisps can be made entirely in advance in just 15 minutes.

Crab pots with parmesan crisps

These crab pots make a perfect festive starter. Remove more of the Christmas dinner stress with more make-ahead Christmas recipes.

 

  • Serves icon Serves 4
  • Time icon Hands-on time 10 min. Oven time 4-6 min

Effortless but packed with flavour, this easy crab starter with fancy parmesan crisps can be made entirely in advance in just 15 minutes.

These crab pots make a perfect festive starter. Remove more of the Christmas dinner stress with more make-ahead Christmas recipes.

 

Nutrition: per serving

Calories
192kcals
Fat
15.5g (9.4g saturated)
Protein
12.3g
Carbohydrates
0.8g (0.7g sugars)
Fibre
trace
Salt
0.5g

Ingredients

  • 100g white crabmeat
  • 100g brown crabmeat
  • 120g crème fraîche
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • Juice ½ lemon

For the parmesan crisps

  • 30g parmesan, finely grated
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Method

  1. For the parmesan crisps, heat the oven to 180°C fan/gas 6. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Create 8 evenly spaced, thin circles of grated cheese. Bake for 4-6 minutes until very light golden brown – keep an eye on them as they can burn easily. Leave to cool on the tray for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer
    to a wire rack. Store in an airtight container, layered with baking paper, until ready to serve (see Make Ahead).
  2. For the pots, simply mix together all the ingredients in a medium bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper. Divide among 4 ramekins or small serving bowls, then cover and keep chilled until ready to serve. Remove the crab pots from the fridge 15 minutes before you need them and serve with the crisps alongside.

Nutrition

Calories
192kcals
Fat
15.5g (9.4g saturated)
Protein
12.3g
Carbohydrates
0.8g (0.7g sugars)
Fibre
trace
Salt
0.5g

delicious. tips

  1. Want to make this even easier? Swap the parmesan crisps for a pack of thin cheese biscuits.

  2. The parmesan crisps will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week. The crab pots can be made, covered and kept in the fridge for up to 2 days – just give them a stir before serving.

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Recipe By

Emily Gussin

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