Indulge in the delightful Dungness crab salad, a refreshing symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With its sweet and delicate crab meat, crisp and vibrant sweet pea tendrils, and a burst of citrusy freshness from the orange dressing, this salad is a true culinary masterpiece. Each bite takes you on a journey through a medley of flavors, from the briny sweetness of the crab to the peppery bite of the arugula and the tangy zest of the orange segments. Accompanied by recipes for homemade mayonnaise and zesty orange vinaigrette, this dish is a testament to the beauty of simple, yet refined ingredients.
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DUNGENESS CRAB SALAD WITH SWEET PEA TENDRILS AND ORANGE DRESSING
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 32m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the grapeseed oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red onion and garlic and allow to sweat for about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in tomatoes, orange and chives and cook for an additional 2 minutes over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in fresh mint leaves. Set aside until needed.;
- Combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce and mayonnaise in a medium mixing bowl. Gently fold in crabmeat. Using a 2 or 3-inch circle cutter, form crabmeat into rounds. Top with orange dressing and 2 tablespoons pea tendrils. Serve chilled.;
CRAB LOUIE SALAD
This is a variation of the classic salad. Get your hands on the freshest Dungeness crab possible. It takes a little time to put this salad together, but for an elegant lunch it really pays off!
Provided by sonjagroset
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Crab Salad Recipes
Time 47m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove asparagus and and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Pat dry.
- Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, ketchup, relish, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl to make the dressing.
- Toss crabmeat, lettuce, cucumber, and celery together in a large bowl with dressing to taste. Pile salad mixture evenly onto 4 plates; add equal portions of asparagus, avocado, tomatoes, and eggs. Garnish with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 135.1 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 516.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
DUNGENESS CRAB AND FENNEL SALAD WITH CREAMY LIME DRESSING
Steps:
- Halve fennel lengthwise (or quarter if large) and discard core, then shave fennel lengthwise as thinly as possible using slicer. Soak sliced fennel in a bowl of ice and cold water until it is crisp, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Blend all dressing ingredients, except oils, with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender at high speed until combined. With blender still on high, add oils in a slow stream thourough top hole, blending until emulsified. Season with salt and white pepper.
- Drain fennel and pat dry, then toss with crabmeat and dressing. Divide spinach among 4 plates and top with crab salad.
DUNGENESS CRAB SALAD
This Dungeness Crab Salad showcases the colorful, interesting varieties of vegetables available at farmers' markets during fall and winter.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the dressing: Whisk together lime juice and ginger in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Make the salad: Slice or shave carrots, fennel, radish, rutabaga, and turnips, preferably on a mandoline, into very thin rounds over a large bowl; toss. Add vinaigrette, jalapeno, cilantro, and mint, and toss to combine. Season with salt. Gently fold in crab. Garnish with cilantro and mint.
PEA AND CRAB SALAD
A variety of fresh, nutritious peas comprise this inventive salad from chef Todd English of Ca Va.Also try:Seared Tuna with Blood Orange Vinaigrette, Silky Miso Sweet Potatoes
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare an ice-water bath and set aside. Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil over high heat; generously salt water and return to a boil. Add snow peas and cook until just tender-crisp. Drain and transfer to ice-water bath to cool. Drain and transfer to a medium bowl. Repeat process with snap and fresh peas. Add pea tendrils to bowl with snow, snap, and fresh peas and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over pea salad and add crabmeat; toss to combine. Serve.
CRAB AND PEA SALAD
"From picnics to potlucks, this fast-to-fix combination receives rave reviews," writes Janine Gillespie of Milwaukie, Oregon. "I often garnish it with paprika, sliced hard-cooked eggs, tomatoes or croutons."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine peas, crab and bacon. Combine mayonnaise and onion powder; fold into the crab mixture. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
Tips:
- For the freshest crab salad, use live Dungeness crabs. If you don't have access to live crabs, you can use fresh or frozen crab meat.
- When boiling the crabs, add a generous amount of salt to the water. This will help to flavor the crab meat.
- Once the crabs are cooked, let them cool slightly before picking the meat out of the shells. This will make the process easier.
- Be sure to remove all of the cartilage from the crab meat. This will make the salad more enjoyable to eat.
- For the pea tendrils, use young, tender tendrils. These will have the best flavor and texture.
- If you can't find pea tendrils, you can substitute another type of green vegetable, such as asparagus or sugar snap peas.
- The orange dressing is a key component of this salad. Be sure to use fresh orange juice and zest.
- If you don't have an orange, you can substitute another type of citrus fruit, such as lemon or grapefruit.
Conclusion:
This Dungeness crab salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet pea tendrils and orange dressing add a unique and flavorful twist to the classic crab salad. This salad is sure to impress your guests, and it is also a great way to use up leftover crab meat.
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