POTTED CRAB

Potted crab image

Rustle up Tom Kerridge's crab starter with a hint of smoked paprika for your next dinner party. You can make it ahead, leaving you time to sit down and enjoy

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories Starter

Time 12m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

150g picked white crabmeat, the freshest you can buy
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 shallot, peeled and finely chopped
small handful chives, chopped
½ orange, zested
2 large slices sourdough, grilled or griddled, to serve
60g butter
¼ tsp smoked paprika

Steps:

Tip the crabmeat into a bowl and mix with the mayonnaise, shallot, chives, orange zest and some seasoning. Spoon the mixture into a shallow serving dish. Smooth the top over, then pop in the fridge to chill.
Gently melt the butter and smoked paprika together. Leave the butter to cool a little, but don't let it solidify. Carefully pour the clear butter fat over the crab, leaving the milky butter residue still in the saucepan. Return to the fridge for 20-25 mins or up to a day to firm the butter up. Serve with some grilled sourdough for spreading everything over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 715 calories, Fat 45 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 2.6 milligram of sodium