Spiced and buttered crab
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Easy
- September 2005

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Serves 6
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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
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.
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