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Crab Roll Recipe

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      4 Servings

Ingredients

For the Pickles:
  • 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Fine Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 medium Carrot, shredded
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup slices Radishes
For the Mayonnaise:
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 zest and juice from one Lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Hot Sauce, optional
For the Rolls:
  • 4 Brioche Buns
  • 12 ounces Fresh Lump Crab Meat
  • 3 tablespoons Chives, fresh, minced
  • 1 pinch of Salt, to taste
  • 1 dash of Cracked Black Pepper, to taste
  • 4 Lettuce Leaves

Directions

Note: Start this recipe at least 4 hours ahead of time to allow for pickling
 
  1. Heat the vinegar and sugar together in a non-reactive saucepan. Simmer gently, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the salt, set aside and leave to cool.
  2. In a large stainless steel or glass bowl, mix the carrot, red onion, and radish together, then pour the cooled vinegar over the top. Set aside, covered, for 4 hours. 
  3. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise with the lemon juice, zest, and hot sauce (if using).
  4. Toast the brioche rolls lightly.
  5. Check the crab meat for any pieces of broken shell then mix with the mayo and chives. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Put a couple of salad leaves into each roll and pile the crab meat on top. Dress with pickles and serve.
Crab roll photo
Source: The Spruce Eats