Crab Salad Recipe
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Authentic West Indies Crab Salad Recipe
This delicious West Indies crab salad recipe must be prepared exactly as the recipe says. It is important to use the coldest ice water possible and to layer the ingredients with care. This crab salad recipe might sound simple but the results are amazing. The flavors permeate the crab meat, bringing out the sweetness. The onions and vinegar create a nice marinade.
You can serve this crab salad recipe on crackers or on a bed of lettuce as a wonderful appetizer. It is somewhat similar to a crab cocktail with a light dressing rather than a heavy sauce, so you could also serve it in single servings using a martini or champagne glass as the vessel.
The longer you allow this crab salad to marinate, the more flavorful the result will be. The results will be slightly different depending on the type of onion you use. A sweet onion will provide milder results than a stronger onion like a white or red one. You want to choose a good cider vinegar, too. Choose one that says it is a real cider vinegar, not flavored. This is a wonderful crab salad with only a few ingredients that makes a great start to any meal. It is a great choice to make when you have guests you want to impress.
Marinated West Indies Crab Salad Recipe
Ingredients -
⅓ cup cider vinegar
½ cup ice water
½ cup peanut oil
1 pound lump crab meat, separated into lumps
1 onion, thinly sliced
Salt and white pepper
Preparation:
Spread half the onion over the base of a big bowl. Add the crab meat and spread the rest of the onion slices over the top. Sprinkle over the salt and pepper.
Beat the vinegar, water, and oil together and pour this dressing over the crab meat. Leave in the refrigerator between 2 and 12 hours to marinate. Toss and serve.
(Serves 6)
