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Spiced and buttered crab

Name: Spiced and buttered crab
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped; 400g fresh white crabmeat (see our how-to video below); 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 40g butter, melted; 1 tsp cayenne pepper, plus extra to sprinkle; Large pinch of ground allspice; 1 pink shallot, thinly sliced; Small handful of fresh basil leaves

This spiced crab recipe is quick and easy and packed full of flavour.

Serves6

DifficultyEasy

Method

Put the eggs, crab, mayonnaise, butter and spices into a bowl. Mix and season to taste. Divide between 6 small bowls or ramekins. Chill until ready to serve.
Top each serving with a few slivers of shallot, some fresh basil and a sprinkling of cayenne pepper. Serve with warm French bread or toast.

Nutrition

Per serving (Serves 6)
Calories	200kcals
Fat	15g (5.1g saturated)
Protein	15.5g
Carbohydrates	0.7g (0.3g sugars)

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