CALIFORNIA CRAB STACK ON JAPANESE PICKLED CUCUMBER-MACHE SALAD DRESSED WITH TARRAGON DIJON DRESSING

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California Crab Stack on Japanese Pickled Cucumber-Mache Salad Dressed with Tarragon Dijon Dressing image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 ounces sourdough bread crumbs
6 ounces Dungeness crab meat
1 whole egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon Maui onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon parsley, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Olive oil, for sauteing
1 cup Japanese cucumber, peeled and julienned
1/4 cup Maui onion, julienned
1 cup machj lettuce (or other seasonal 'soft' lettuce)
3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Flower petal confetti (optional garnish)
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry tarragon
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the sourdough bread crumbs and Dungeness crab meat, set aside. Combine remaining ingredients, except olive oil, and mix thoroughly. Gently fold in the crab and bread crumb mixture. Shape into patties approximately 1/2-inch thick. Heat olive oil in a non-stick saute pan. Cook crab cakes over medium heat to a golden brown about 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • Combine all ingredients except flower confetti and refrigerate.
  • Whisk together all ingredients and refrigerate.
  • Place 1/4 cup of the salad mixture in the center of each of 4 plates. Place a crab cake on top of each salad. Drizzle each plate with Tarragon Vinaigrette and sprinkle with a garnish of flower petal confetti.

Antonio Velez
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Gideon Fidelis
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I'm really happy with how this dish turned out. It was easy to make and it was absolutely delicious.


Kiesha Queen
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This dish was a little bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Tiana Lilley
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The crab was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Numan2 Khalid2
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I love the way this dish combines different flavors and textures. It's a really unique and delicious experience.


Daegan Mcdonald
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This is a great recipe for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Zakes Mqadi
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I'm not a fan of tarragon, so I used a different herb in the dressing. It turned out great!


Khan 133
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I love how this dish looks. It's so colorful and inviting.


Ishal khan
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This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


chiara Zechmair
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I didn't have all of the ingredients for this recipe, so I made some substitutions. It still turned out great!


musarat nadeem
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try something else.


Tharsan Manasa
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as good as I had hoped. The crab was overcooked and the dressing was too tart.


rickandmortyfan 649
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Martha Poto
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing summer meal.


api das
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The salty crab, the tangy pickled cucumber, and the creamy mache salad all work together perfectly.


Kolawole Oluwaremilekun
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The tarragon Dijon dressing is amazing! I could eat it on anything.


Gulfam Bhatti
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is worth it.


aaron best
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I am not a huge fan of seafood, but this dish changed my mind. The crab was cooked perfectly and the pickled cucumber and mache salad were the perfect accompaniments.


Ahga Gaga
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were amazing and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.