Crab Salad Recipe

Name: Crab Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound peekytoe crab, picked for shells; 1/4 cup small dice red onion; 1/4 cup small diced English cucumber; 2 tablespoons chiffonade basil; 2 tablespoons chiffonade mint; 1 teaspoon espellette; 1/2 cup spicy aioli, recipe follows; 2 to 4 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 3 avocados, ripe, for service; Sesame seeds, for garnish; Micro greens, for garnish; 1 quart mayonnaise; 1/2 cup Thai-chili paste, (recommended: Sriracha); 2 tablespoons espellette pepper; 1/4 cup lime juice; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound peekytoe crab, picked for shells
1/4 cup small dice red onion
1/4 cup small diced English cucumber
2 tablespoons chiffonade basil
2 tablespoons chiffonade mint
1 teaspoon espellette
1/2 cup spicy aioli, recipe follows
2 to 4 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 avocados, ripe, for service
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Micro greens, for garnish
1 quart mayonnaise
1/2 cup Thai-chili paste, (recommended: Sriracha)
2 tablespoons espellette pepper
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1
Combine all ingredients in a bowl adjust seasoning with more spice, salt and lime juice, if needed.
2
Cut 3 avocados in 1/2 and remove the pit.
3
Slice each 1/2 into 12 slices keep the slices of each half tightly together, flipping each 1/2 avocado separately and turn them pit side up so you can stuff them with the crab salad evenly among the 6 avocado halves.
4
Wrap each ball tightly with plastic wrap so they hold their shape.
5
Garnish the crab rolls with sesame seeds and micro greens.
6
Mix all ingredients into a bowl.
7
Chill until ready to use.

190

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound peekytoe crab, picked for shells, 1/4 cup small dice red onion, 1/4 cup small diced English cucumber, 2 tablespoons chiffonade basil, and more.

Yes, Crab Salad 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 Salad

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