Potted Crab
A luxurious spread made with Alaskan king crab meat, butter, and sherry, delicately seasoned with nutmeg, cayenne, and chives. Perfect for serving on toasted baguette slices as an elegant appetizer.
6 servings
2 hr 25 min
Ingredients
- •1 pound frozen Alaskan king crab legs
- •8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •1½ tablespoons medium-dry Sherry
- •⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- •⅛ teaspoon cayenne
- •1 tablespoon chives
- •½ teaspoon lemon juice
- •1 baguette baguette
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Crack crab shells with kitchen shears and extract meat. Cut enough crab into 1/2-inch pieces to measure 1/2 cup and transfer to a bowl.
10 min
- 2.
Pulse remaining crab in a food processor to finely chop (do not over process).
5 min
- 3.
Add to bowl with remaining ingredients and stir well. Season with salt to taste.
5 min
- 4.
Pack into a 1 1/2 cup crock or bowl and cover surface with plastic wrap.
5 min
- 5.
Chill at least 2 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving.
120 min
