Baked Crab with Pickled Shallot Salad

Sweet crabmeat in a creamy sauce baked in shells, paired with a sharp, refreshing pickled shallot and apple salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.1 kcals 2184.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 27.7 grams 110.8 grams
Fat 34.6 grams 138.2 grams
Protein 28.9 grams 115.6 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
50
g
Caster Sugar
plus extra to taste
CondimentsSauces
0.5
tsp
English Mustard
for the sauce
1
tbsp
English Mustard
for dressing
Dairy
25
g
25
g
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
2
piece
Apple
cored and thinly sliced
GrainsCereals
25
g
Liquids
3
tbsp
200
ml
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Salt
for pickling
OilsFats
6
tbsp
Seafood
4
piece
Brown Crab
cooked, meat picked, shells reserved
Vegetables
1
piece
Shallot
peeled and finely chopped
2
piece
Banana Shallot
finely sliced
2
head
Little Gem Lettuce
leaves separated

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Fry the chopped shallots in butter until softened.
  • Deglaze with brandy and add fish stock, reducing the liquid slightly.
  • Stir in double cream and simmer until thickened.
  • Add mustard, cayenne, lemon juice, and seasoning.
  • Fold the picked crab meat into the sauce.
  • Combine parmesan and breadcrumbs in a separate bowl.
  • Fill the shells with crab and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
  • Simmer rice wine vinegar, sugar, and salt, then pour over sliced shallots.
  • Toss lettuce, celery leaves, parsley, and apple in a bowl.
  • Whisk together mustard, white wine vinegar, and olive oil for the dressing.
  • Drain the pickled shallots and toss with the salad and dressing.
  • Serve the hot baked crab alongside the fresh salad.