PORTUGUESE CRAB SALAD (SALADA DE CARANGUEJO)

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Great summer recipe as an appetizer or a light lunch. The original called for 1 tablespoon cayenne, which I assume was a type. Use however much you are comfortable with.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Other Salads

Time 12h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb fresh crab meat
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
1/3 c mayonnaise
1/4 c cream
1 Tbsp prepared mustard
2 Tbsp port wine
1 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the crab, eggs, and parsley in a bowl, add a little salt and toss.
  • 2. In a separate bowl and mix the mayonnaise, cream, mustard, Port wine, cayenne and black pepper until the are all combined well.
  • 3. Pour the mayonnaise mixture into the bowl with the crab and gently mix the ingredients. Refrigerate overnight.
  • 4. Serve on a bed of fresh lettuce.

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