Crab mayonnaise
Ingredients
Serves 2 (double for 4)
- 150g white crab meat
- 150g brown crab meat
- 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Greek yoghurt
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Good grind of black pepper
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of paprika
Timings
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 0Ā
Total time: 5 minutes
Crab mayonnaise
How can I live in South Devon and not bring you a brown crab recipe? This is crab in one of its simplest and most delicious forms. You don’t have to wait for your next trip to the coast to make it… why not try it yourself at home. The main season for crab here is from April to November and you can pick it up (or order) from most fishmongers. Crab is high in Omega 3 and a fantastic source of protein, so with a little sourdough or DizzleSky loaf, some leaves and some crunchy vegetables, this is a perfectly nutritious meal. I’ve substitued half of the mayonnaise for Greek yoghurt to keep it balanced and calcium-rich.
Method
Place all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix well using a fork. Don’t worry about some of the more of the lumpy brown bits, they give a nice contrast in texture.
Serve on hot buttered toast with dressed green leaves.
DOWNLOAD OR PRINT RECIPE HERE.
I’m often asked what’s the difference between the white and brown meat? Well, white meat is from the claws and brown meat is from the body. White meat has a lighter taste and the brown meat is stronger, but creates more flavour. I enjoy a mix of the two, but if you find crab too strong, it might be an idea to try just the white meat first while you get used to it. If you have children and are not sure if your children will go for it, give it a go! Mine are starting to become interested, mainly my littlest, but I keep reintroducing it to keep them exposed to it. What’s the worst that can happen? They turn it down?!”
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