Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsField's Steak & Oyster BarCrab Swimmers Recipe

Crab Swimmers Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Calabrian chili butter, spiced giardinerira

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Ingredients

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Crab and Butter

Method

Crab and Butter Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Garlic

    Mince the garlic cloves finely and set aside.

  2. 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. 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

  1. 4

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Chop the cauliflower, carrots, celery, and red bell pepper into small, uniform pieces.

  2. 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.

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