Directions for: Crab and Mango Salad
Ingredients
Crab and Mango Salad400 g fresh crabmeat
2 Tbsp finely grated lemon zest
2 Tbsp finely grated lime, zest
cup diced mango
2 Japanese cucumber, thinly, sliced
cup fresh cilantro, leaves
cup fresh Italian parsley, leaves
Vinaigrette4 Tbsp juice of lime
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp lemon oil
2 Tbsp shallot, very finely chopped
cup leaves of fresh mint, sliced
Lemon Oil3 large lemon, washed
1 cup grape seed oil
To ServeDirections
Crab and Mango Salad1. In a separate bowl mix the crab meat, lemon zest, lime zest, mango & the remaining mint together. Toss with a little vinaigrette & season with salt and freshly ground white pepper.
2. In a medium bowl, toss cucumber ribbons, cilantro & parsley leaves with enough vinaigrette to lightly coat. Season with a little sea salt.
3. On 4 individual plates, place a little crab/mango mixture in the centre. Place a small amount of herb/cucumber mixture on top. Serve immediately.
Vinaigrette1. In a small bowl mix lime juice, lemon juice, & palm sugar. Whisk in lemon oil. Add chopped shallots & of fresh mint. Allow to infuse for at least 15 minutes.
Lemon Oil1. Remove lemon zest & cut into julienne. Combine oil & zest in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium low heat. Simmer for 1-2 minutes, remove from heat & allow to cool.
2. Place in an airtight container & refrigerate overnight. Strain through a cheesecloth lined sieve. Keep refrigerated until ready to use.
To Serve1. On 4 individual plates, place a little crab/mango mixture in the centre. Place a small amount of herb/cucumber mixture on top. Serve immediately.
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