Crab Swimmers Recipe
Calabrian chili butter, spiced giardinerira
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Ingredients
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Crab and Butter
Spiced Giardiniera
Method
Crab and Butter Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Garlic
Mince the garlic cloves finely and set aside.
- 2
Make the Chili Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in the Calabrian chili paste and minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Add Crab Meat
Stir in the fresh crab meat and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the crab is heated through.
Spiced Giardiniera Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Vegetables
Chop the cauliflower, carrots, celery, and red bell pepper into small, uniform pieces.
- 5
Pickle the Vegetables
In a large bowl, combine the chopped vegetables. Pour in the white vinegar, and add olive oil, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt. Mix well and let sit for at least 30 minutes to pickle.
