Spiced and buttered crab

Spiced and buttered crab

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

Spiced and buttered crab

  • Serves icon Serves 6
  • Time icon 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

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutrition

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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