Fresh Crab Escabeche Recipe

Name: Fresh Crab Escabeche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 1/2 cups pure olive oil; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 1 large shallot, thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1 large carrot, cut into fine matchsticks; 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves; Small pinch of saffron threads; Salt; 1 1/2 pounds jumbo lump crab, picked over; 3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; Crusty bread, for serving

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 1/2 cups pure olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, cut into fine matchsticks
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme leaves
Small pinch of saffron threads
Salt
1 1/2 pounds jumbo lump crab, picked over
3 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
Crusty bread, for serving

1
In a large saucepan, toast the coriander, fennel and cumin seeds over moderate heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2
Transfer the seeds to a plate and let cool.
3
Finely grind the spices and return them to the saucepan.
4
Add the olive oil, onion, shallot, bell pepper, garlic, carrot and sherry vinegar and bring to a gentle simmer over moderately low heat.
5
Cook until the bell pepper is crisp-tender, about 8 minutes.
6
Add the thyme and saffron and season with salt.
7
Let cool.
8
Put the crab and parsley in a large bowl and pour the escabeche mixture on top.
9
Gently toss, being careful not to break up the crab.
10
Refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight.
11
Serve with crusty bread.

905

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 1/2 cups pure olive oil, and more.

Yes, Fresh Crab Escabeche 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.

Fresh Crab Escabeche

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