Crab-Meat Salad With Tarragon Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: Crab-Meat Salad With Tarragon Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg yolk; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon or lime juice; 1/2 to 3/4 cup safflower oil; About 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons minced tarragon; Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste; 1 pound fresh crab meat; 1 head bib lettuce, washed and spin-dried; 1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced; 1 pint baby tomatoes, halved

Servings: persons

1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
1/2 to 3/4 cup safflower oil
About 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced tarragon
Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
1 pound fresh crab meat
1 head bib lettuce, washed and spin-dried
1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1 pint baby tomatoes, halved

1
Whisk the egg yolk in a bowl until thick and sticky.
2
Whisk in the mustard and lemon juice.
3
A few drops at a time, add the safflower and olive oils (you may increase the amount as the emulsion forms).
4
When you have a thick mayonnaise add the tarragon and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Toss the crab meat into this mixture and refrigerate until ready to serve.
6
Arrange the lettuce leaves on individual plates and spoon some of the crab meat in the middle.
7
Decorate with avocado slices, baby tomatoes and tarragon leaves.

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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: 1 egg yolk, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon or lime juice, 1/2 to 3/4 cup safflower oil, and more.

Yes, Crab-Meat Salad With Tarragon Mayonnaise falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Crab-Meat Salad With Tarragon Mayonnaise

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