Crab and Ginger Tart with a Chilli Dressing

A savoury shortcrust tart filled with fresh crab, ginger, and crème fraîche, served with a zesty lime and chilli dressing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 606.1 kcals 4848.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 22.8 grams 182.5 grams
Fat 50.3 grams 402.1 grams
Protein 14.8 grams 118.2 grams
Cook Time
55 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
450
g
CondimentsSauces
3
tbsp
Dairy
2
piece
Eggs
free-range
2
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
juice only
NutsSeeds
1
bunch
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Sunflower Oil
for the tart base
6
tbsp
Sunflower Oil
for the dressing
Seafood
350
g
Vegetables
10
cm
Ginger
fresh, peeled and roughly chopped
4
piece
Spring Onions
finely chopped
1
piece
Red Chilli
finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Roll out the pastry and line a 25cm tart tin, then chill for 15 minutes.
  • Line the case with greaseproof paper and fill with baking beans.
  • Bake the pastry for 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove the paper and beans and bake for another 3-5 minutes.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 180°C.
  • Blend the ginger, parsley, and 2 tablespoons of oil in a food processor.
  • Spread the ginger mixture over the tart base.
  • Scatter the crabmeat over the ginger layer.
  • Whisk the eggs, yolks, and crème fraîche together with seasoning.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the tart case.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until the filling is just set.
  • Whisk the spring onions, lime juice, chilli, soy sauce, 6 tablespoons of oil, sugar, and water.
  • Serve the warm tart drizzled with the dressing.