Name: Spicy Potted Crab Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500g fresh crab meat; 2 red chili peppers, finely chopped; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp butter; Juice of 1 lemon; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Spicy Potted Crab Recipe

Rafaelia Mcelroy Modified: May 10, 2024

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How To Make Spicy Potted Crab

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

500g fresh crab meat
2 red chili peppers, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp butter
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

In a pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and chili peppers and sauté until fragrant.
Add the crab meat, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Squeeze the lemon juice over the crab mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to combine.
Remove from heat and transfer the crab mixture into small serving pots or ramekins. Press down gently to compact the mixture.
Allow the pots to cool before refrigerating for at least 2 hours to set.
Serve the spicy potted crab with toasted bread or crackers. Garnish with fresh parsley.