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Florida Crab Salad

Cultural Context

Florida Crab Salad is a popular dish in the coastal regions of Florida, reflecting the state's rich seafood culture. It is often served as a refreshing appetizer, especially during the warm months, showcasing the abundance of fresh crab available in the area. The dish combines the sweetness of crab meat with crunchy vegetables and a creamy dressing, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

AmericanUSFloridaappetizer
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb jumbo lump crab meat
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Pommery mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup fennel, diced
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup red pepper, diced
1 Florida pink grapefruit, segmented
1 avocado, diced

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand mayonnaise

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and higher in protein.

fresh crab meat

💰Cheaper: canned crab meat

Canned crab meat is more budget-friendly.

1

Sort through the jumbo lump crab meat to remove any shell or filament, being careful not to break the pieces.

2

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the crab meat, catching any seeds, and add the zest as well.

3

Add a little Pommery mustard, salt, and fresh ground black pepper to the crab meat and toss gently.

4

Drizzle a touch of extra virgin olive oil over the crab mixture and toss again.

5

Thinly slice the fennel bulb and set aside.

6

In a separate bowl, combine sliced fennel, sliced red onion, diced red pepper, and segmented Florida pink grapefruit.

7

Add grapefruit juice, a little olive oil, salt, and pepper to the fennel mixture and mix well.

8

Slice the avocado and prepare to plate the salad.

9

On a plate, arrange slices of avocado and grapefruit.

10

Add the fennel salad to the plate, then top with the dressed crab meat.

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfisheggs

Also Known As

Crab SaladSeafood Salad

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