Jul 09 2026

Blue Crab Salad Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Lump crab salad with lemon-caper remoulade atop frisée greens, fried green tomatoes, avocado, tomato oil

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Crab Salad

Lemon-Caper Remoulade

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Base

    Rinse the frisée greens thoroughly and pat them dry. Tear the frisée into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Slice the Avocado

    Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice the avocado into wedges and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Fried Green Tomatoes

    If not already prepared, slice the green tomatoes and fry them until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Tomato Oil

    In a small bowl, mix the tomato oil with a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.

Crab Salad Preparation

  1. 5

    Combine Crab Salad Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, gently combine the lump crab meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, and chives. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  2. 6

    Chill the Salad

    Cover the crab salad and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Lemon-Caper Remoulade Preparation

  1. 7

    Combine Remoulade Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, chopped capers, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, parsley, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 8

    Chill the Remoulade

    Cover the remoulade and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Assemble the Salad

    On a serving plate, arrange a bed of frisée greens. Top with slices of fried green tomatoes, followed by a generous scoop of the crab salad. Garnish with avocado wedges.

  2. 10

    Drizzle with Remoulade

    Drizzle the lemon-caper remoulade over the assembled salad and finish with a drizzle of tomato oil.

  3. 11

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Blue Crab Salad!

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