How to Cook and Dress Crab | Rick Stein

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Dijon mustard

🥗Healthier: yellow mustard

💰Cheaper: prepared mustard

Yellow mustard is milder and more widely available.

crab meat

🥗Healthier: imitation crab

💰Cheaper: canned crab

Canned crab is more affordable and still flavorful.

Prepare the crab meat by picking through it to remove any shell fragments.

In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.

Add finely chopped chives and parsley to the mixture.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, mixing gently to combine.

Spoon the crab mixture into crab shells or serving dishes.

Sprinkle with paprika for color and flavor.

Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter as a bed for the crab.

Slice avocado, tomato, and cucumber for garnish.

Place the garnishes around the dressed crab on the platter.

Serve with crusty bread on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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