Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsThe LedburyCornish Crab Recipe

Cornish Crab Recipe

Inspired by The Ledbury
Time30m
Serves2

Pineapple Weed, Nectarine, Madagascan Pepper and Green Peach

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Ingredients

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Crab Preparation

Pineapple Weed Salad

Method

Crab Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crab

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the fresh Cornish crab and cook for 10-12 minutes until the shells turn bright orange. Remove the crab and let it cool slightly before cracking the shells and removing the meat. Place the crab meat in a bowl and drizzle with lemon juice. Set aside.

Pineapple Weed Salad

  1. 2

    Prepare the Salad

    In a mixing bowl, combine the pineapple weed, diced nectarine, and olive oil. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss gently to coat all ingredients. Add freshly chopped mint leaves and mix well. Season with a pinch of sea salt to taste.

Seasoning

  1. 3

    Add the Finishing Touches

    Finely grind the Madagascan pepper using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder. Slice the green peach (or regular peach) into thin wedges. Serve the crab meat over the pineapple weed salad, garnished with the freshly ground pepper and peach slices.

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