Chilled Pea Shots with Spicy Crab Recipe

Name: Chilled Pea Shots with Spicy Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen sweet peas, run under cool water to thaw; 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can vegetable broth; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon red chili paste, such as sambal; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 cup fresh lump crabmeat, picked through; 1/4 bunch fresh mint, chopped; Pinch of sea salt

Servings: persons

2 cups frozen sweet peas, run under cool water to thaw
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can vegetable broth
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon red chili paste, such as sambal
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 cup fresh lump crabmeat, picked through
1/4 bunch fresh mint, chopped
Pinch of sea salt

1
Blend the peas and vegetable broth in a blender until smooth.
2
Take the lid off and, with the motor running, pour in the oil in a steady stream until the mixture is emulsified.
3
Add the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and then chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
4
To make the spicy crab, whisk the canola oil, chili paste, and lemon juice together in a bowl.
5
Fold in the crabmeat and mint and season with a pinch of salt.
6
Fill espresso or sake cups about three-quarters full with the chilled pea soup.
7
Garnish the pea shots with a generous tablespoon of the spicy crab and serve right away.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups frozen sweet peas, run under cool water to thaw, 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can vegetable broth, 1/2 cup canola oil, 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Chilled Pea Shots with Spicy Crab falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chilled Pea Shots with Spicy Crab

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Variations & substitutions

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