Crab pots with parmesan crisps

Name: Crab pots with parmesan crisps
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT4-6M
Total time: 14 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: British recipes
Ingredients: 100g white crabmeat; 100g brown crabmeat; 120g crème fraîche; ½ tsp cayenne pepper; Juice ½ lemon; For the parmesan crisps; 30g parmesan, finely grated

By: Emily Gussin
Food producer and sustainability lead, delicious.

Published: 25 Nov 22
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Test kitchen approved

Effortless but packed with flavour, this easy crab starter with fancy parmesan crisps can be made entirely in advance in just 15 minutes.

These crab pots make a perfect festive starter. Remove more of the Christmas dinner stress with more make-ahead Christmas recipes.

Serves 4
Hands-on time 10 min. Oven time 4-6 min

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Ingredients

100g white crabmeat
100g brown crabmeat
120g crème fraîche
½ tsp cayenne pepper
Juice ½ lemon

For the parmesan crisps

30g parmesan, finely grated

Method

For the parmesan crisps, heat the oven to 180°C fan/gas 6. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Create 8 evenly spaced, thin circles of grated cheese. Bake for 4-6 minutes until very light golden brown – keep an eye on them as they can burn easily. Leave to cool on the tray for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer
to a wire rack. Store in an airtight container, layered with baking paper, until ready to serve (see Make Ahead).
For the pots, simply mix together all the ingredients in a medium bowl, seasoning with salt and pepper. Divide among 4 ramekins or small serving bowls, then cover and keep chilled until ready to serve. Remove the crab pots from the fridge 15 minutes before you need them and serve with the crisps alongside.

Recipe from December 2022 Issue

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 192kcals
Fat: 15.5g (9.4g saturated)
Protein: 12.3g
Carbohydrates: 0.8g (0.7g sugars)
Fibre: trace
Salt: 0.5g

delicious. tips

Want to make this even easier? Swap the parmesan crisps for a pack of thin cheese biscuits.
The parmesan crisps will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week. The crab pots can be made, covered and kept in the fridge for up to 2 days – just give them a stir before serving.

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