Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGautreau's RestaurantLouisiana Crab And Summer Melon Salad Recipe

Louisiana Crab And Summer Melon Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

tarragon aioli, watercress, creme fraiche

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the Tarragon Aioli

    In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of creme fraiche with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh tarragon, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and salt to taste. Mix well and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Salad

    In a large bowl, gently combine the lump crab meat, diced cantaloupe, and diced honeydew melon. Be careful not to break up the crab meat too much.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Salad

    On a serving platter, layer the watercress. Spoon the crab and melon mixture on top of the watercress. Drizzle the tarragon aioli over the salad.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Garnish with additional tarragon if desired and serve immediately.

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