Stuffed Crab In Shell

6 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cooked crab
  • 1 tablespoon pickles minced
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 1 boiled egg minced
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro or parsley, minced

Directions

  1. 1
    Tip: Buy pre-cooked whole crabs to save time and money.
  2. 2
    If using pre-cooked crabs, briefly plunge in boiling water, drain and cool.
  3. 3
    Using a sharp knife, crack shell and remove flesh and roe, where appropriate.
  4. 4
    Wash the outer shell thoroughly and set aside. Place crab flesh in a bowl and add mayo, mustard, pickles, boiled egg and cilantro.
  5. 5
    Stuff filling into crab shell. Serve very cold, along with claws. For a colorful presentation, separate egg yolk from egg white and chop separately.
  6. 6
    Garnish stuffed crab with egg yolk, egg white and cilantro.
  7. 7
    Mix before serving.

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