Photo: Crab Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound peekytoe crab, picked for shells
- 1/4 cup small dice red onion
- 1/4 cup small diced English cucumber
- 2 tablespoons chiffonade basil
- 2 tablespoons chiffonade mint
- 1 teaspoon espellette
- 1/2 cup spicy aioli, recipe follows
- 2 to 4 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3 avocados, ripe, for service
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Micro greens, for garnish
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a bowl adjust seasoning with more spice, salt and lime juice, if needed.
Cut 3 avocados in 1/2 and remove the pit. Slice each 1/2 into 12 slices keep the slices of each half tightly together, flipping each 1/2 avocado separately and turn them pit side up so you can stuff them with the crab salad evenly among the 6 avocado halves. Wrap each ball tightly with plastic wrap so they hold their shape. Garnish the crab rolls with sesame seeds and micro greens
Spicy Aioli:
- 1 quart mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Thai-chili paste, (recommended: Sriracha)
- 2 tablespoons espellette pepper
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
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By cwdresmker
Salem, VA
on August 06, 2012
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A very refreshing salad! I substituted chipotle powder for the espellette and diced up a small jalepeno for a little additional heat...a wonderful and QUICK dinner idea!!
By byhenderson
Frisco, TX
on August 16, 2010
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I was using leftovers to make more of a seafood salad and this recipe worked fine. I didn't have/use the exotic chili powder (didn't need it and was able to throw this together in a matter of minutes.
By myspazdad_11276448
Fair Oaks, CA
on July 10, 2009
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Espellette is a chile powder from the Basque area of France. Using the Internet, go to http://stores.culinaryneeds.com/. Do a search on that web page for the espellette and you will find it. It comes in two sizes. The smaller size has a price tag of $13.75 for a 1.58 ounce container. I think you will enjoy using this spice because it does have a unique peppery taste that will add a lot of flavor to any dish where you want some heat. Enjoy.
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