Potted Crab

Name: Potted Crab
Ingredients: 1 pound frozen Alaskan king crab legs (about 2), thawed; 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted; 1 1/2 tablespoons medium-dry Sherry; 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon lemon juice (to taste); toasted baguette slices

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 pound frozen Alaskan king crab legs (about 2), thawed
8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 tablespoons medium-dry Sherry
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
1/2 to 1 teaspoon lemon juice (to taste)
toasted baguette slices

Directions

1

Crack crab shells with kitchen shears and extract meat. Cut enough crab into 1/2-inch pieces to measure 1/2 cup and transfer to a bowl.
2

Pulse remaining crab in a food processor to finely chop (do not over process).
3

Add to bowl with remaining ingredients and stir well. Season with salt to taste.
4

Pack into a 1 1/2 cup crock or bowl and cover surface with plastic wrap.
5

Chill at least 2 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving.