Crabmeat Choice Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crab Filling
Optional Accompaniments / Garnish
Method
Crab Filling
Prepare aromatics
Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the finely minced shallot and cook, stirring, until translucent and soft, about 2–3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool 2 minutes.
Combine base
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until smooth.
Fold in aromatics and herbs
Add the cooled shallot-and-garlic butter mixture (including any flavorful butter) to the mayonnaise mixture. Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, and the thinly sliced white/light-green parts of 2 green onions.
Add crabmeat gently
Gently fold 1 pound of picked-over jumbo lump crabmeat into the dressing with a rubber spatula, turning the crab carefully to keep lumps intact. Taste and adjust seasoning: add up to 1/4 teaspoon more salt or a squeeze more lemon if needed.
Chill (optional but recommended)
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes to let flavors meld and the mixture firm up slightly. If serving immediately, a 10-minute rest is acceptable.
Optional Accompaniments / Garnish
Prepare greens: toss 2 cups of microgreens or mixed salad greens lightly with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt, or leave plain and serve under or beside the crab.