European
European - British - Seafood
Cornish Crab Bake
Chef's Menu Description
Luxurious Cornish coastal bake: sweet white and flavorful brown crab meat folded with crème fraîche, Dijon mustard, tarragon, lemon zest, and baked under a crunchy Cheddar-breadcrumb crust.
Ingredients
- • 300g fresh Cornish crab meat (combination of sweet white and rich brown meat)
- • 120ml crème fraîche
- • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- • 2 spring onions, finely sliced
- • 1 tbsp fresh tarragon leaves, finely chopped
- • Zest and juice of 1/2 unwaxed lemon
- • 40g fresh sourdough breadcrumbs
- • 40g mature Cornish Cheddar cheese, grated
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
In a mixing bowl, gently combine brown crab meat with crème fraîche, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice, tarragon, and spring onions.
2
Phase 2
Carefully fold in sweet white crab meat, checking for any residual shell fragments while keeping lumps intact.
3
Phase 3
Spoon crab mixture into shallow ovenproof gratin dishes or cleaned scallop shells. Toss breadcrumbs with grated Cheddar and scatter evenly on top.
4
Phase 4
Bake at 200°C for 12-15 minutes until bubbling and golden-brown. Serve with warm crusty buttered bread and lemon wedges.