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Buttered Crab
Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users
Category
Mains, Snack, Festive
Cuisine
British
Author:
Emily Davenport
Servings
2 servings
Prep Time
10 minutes
Calories
153
A real treat, Buttered Crab from the Quick After-Work Cookbook.
Ingredients
- Butter 25g (1oz)
- Garlic 1 clove, peeled and crushed
- Green chilli 1 small, deseeded and chopped
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Freshly ground black pepper about ½ tsp
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White crab meat 100-120g (around 4oz)
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Brown crab meat 15g (½oz) (optional)
- Fresh coriander a handful, roughly chopped
- Salt a pinch
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Lime juice 2-3 tsp
- Rice to serve (optional)
- Green salad to serve (optional)
-
Lime ½, cut into 2 wedges (optional)
Directions
- Heat 2 tablespoons water in a small pan over a medium heat, add the butter and stir until it emulsifies
- Add the garlic, chilli and pepper and simmer for a couple of minutes. Add the crab meat, most of the coriander, a pinch of salt and lime juice to taste and stir until smooth and creamy
- Spoon into small bowls and garnish with coriander. Serve with rice, a fresh green salad and lime wedges, if you like
Nutrition
Calories 153, Fat 11 grams, Saturated Fat 6.6 grams
