Crab is delicious and succulent food that can be used to add flavor and interest to a range of dishes at home. Just try one of the delicious recipes below to enjoy this seafood treat.
Crab salad
After enjoying the crab salad that I had at bagatelle all those years ago, I decided I would have a go at recreating it at home. Of course, anything I make won’t quite live up to the standards of the professional chefs’ that cook for this restaurant on a day to day basis, but with a little inspiration from the internet it is possible to come up with a decent enough attempt.
In particular, I like this recipe as it combines succulent crab with shredded cabbage, fish sauce, and chili for a spicy and flavorful kick. Be sure to top the salad with crushed peanuts and cashews once it’s done for extra texture and taste.
Crab cakes
Whether you serve them as a main meal, or as starter crab cakes are a celsius addition to any gastronomic experience. The great news is that it’s possible to make your own at home too. Indeed, all you need to do is follow this guide on how to make crab cakes and combine the crab, with panko (Japanese) breadcrumbs and the few other ingredients listed.
Usually, these crab cakes are best shallow fried in a frying pan. But you can choose to bake them if you are looking for a more healthy option. Be sure to make them ahead of time, and then leave them in the refrigerator for a few hours before cooking, as this will ensure they firm up nicely and do not break apart during the cooking process.
Chilled cucumber soup shots with spicy crab
If you are looking for something unusual as well as elegant then these chilled cucumber shots with spiced crab are the perfect recipe. Ideal for parties and buffets your guests will be delighted with this unusual but tasty addition.
To make the cold cucumber shots you will need to crack out the kitchen gadgets and use a food processor to combine the cucumber, spring onion, avocado, lime juice, and ice water. Then stir in the coconut milk. The crab is then combined with sambal to give it a marvellous kick that contrasts against the coolness of the soup.
Ants climbing trees
You would be forgiven for being more than a little confused with this dish. After all, there is no crab in the title at all! The good news is that it does contain delicious crab, as well as pork and there are no ants in sight.
Indeed, the name of this yummy Sichuan dish comes from the minced pork which is said to resemble ants, (in a very loose way). You’ll find all the typical incidents that give Sichuan cooking its unique flavors here including Shaoxing rice wine and oyster sauce as well as fresh chili, ginger and garlic. Try and find real mung bean noodles if you can and this will help provide the authentic flavors and textures that make this recipe shine.
