Crab for the dinner party
There is nothing quite like inviting friends and family round for good food and drink. Whether you like to impress or simply want to serve something new, interesting crab recipes will give your guests a really good meal.
Crab is extremely versatile, which makes it possible to create exquisite, flavourful dishes without being a master chef. With good ingredients you are well equipped to surprise your guests with wonderful crab dishes, the kind they are quick to ask for the recipe to.
We have gathered a few recipes that work well for a dinner party, whether you are looking for starters or main courses.
Crab with hoisin mayonnaise and tempura pearls
Not only is this dish very good, it is also easy to make and looks fantastic. You can buy tempura mix in most Asian food shops and well-stocked supermarkets. This dish is perfect as a starter.
If you really want to impress, a soufflé is one way to go. This soufflé tastes superb and is served with fried bread and proper dairy butter. If you are comfortable in the kitchen, this is a dish that takes only 25 minutes to prepare.
How about a quiche, or a tart, as a starter? This lovely crab quiche is of medium difficulty, but maximum flavour. With a small salad alongside, you have a good start to dinner.
This is a flavour bomb of a shellfish soup. With homemade croutons and a topping of chervil, you have a wonderful starter.
Crab and Jerusalem artichoke is a flavourful combination that impresses most people. With a classic hollandaise sauce and fresh herbs you can easily serve up a talking point at dinner. This flavourful dish works well as a starter.
Panna cotta is excellent as a starter. Dijon mustard, swede and star anise, together with crab claw meat, tickle the taste buds exactly as a good starter should.
