Crab & Lemongrass Rice Tower Recipe

Name: Crab & Lemongrass Rice Tower
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CRAB:; 8 ounces lump crabmeat; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; salt and pepper to taste; FOR THE RICE:; 2 cups cooked, Mahatma(R) or Carolina(R) Jasmine, Basmati, or White Rice; 2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar; 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoons lemongrass, minced; FOR THE AVOCADO SALSA:; 1 teaspoon jalapeno, minced; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 large Haas avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced small; 2 tablespoons cilantro; salt and pepper, to taste; FOR THE GAZPACHO:; 2 very ripe tomatoes, quartered; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves; salt and pepper, to taste; chives for garnish, if desired

Servings: persons

FOR THE CRAB:
8 ounces lump crabmeat
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE RICE:
2 cups cooked, Mahatma(R) or Carolina(R) Jasmine, Basmati, or White Rice
2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoons lemongrass, minced
FOR THE AVOCADO SALSA:
1 teaspoon jalapeno, minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 large Haas avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced small
2 tablespoons cilantro
salt and pepper, to taste
FOR THE GAZPACHO:
2 very ripe tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves
salt and pepper, to taste
chives for garnish, if desired

1
In a bowl, combine the crab, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Toss gently and refrigerate. In a bowl, combine the rice wine vinegar, olive oil, lemongrass, and rice. Season with salt and pepper.
2
In a bowl, combine jalapeno and lime juice. Gently fold in the avocado and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
3
In a blender, combine tomatoes, onion, garlic and cucumber. Puree until smooth. Strain through a fine filter, reserving liquid only. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
4
Place a 4-inch ring mold on a plate and fill with 1/2 cup rice mixture. Press lightly to compact rice. Top with 1/2 cup avocado salsa. Finish with 1/2 cup of the crabmeat. Remove ring mold. Pour a little gazpacho sauce around tower and garnish with chives, if desired.
5
If you are looking to add more whole grains to your diet, try substituting 2 cups of cooked whole grain brown rice for this dish.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CRAB:, 8 ounces lump crabmeat, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Crab & Lemongrass Rice Tower 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.

Crab & Lemongrass Rice Tower

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