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Artichoke and crab salad

Artichoke and crab salad

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Fresh and delicate, this salad combines the tenderness of artichoke bottoms with the iodised sweetness of crabmeat. The tomatoes and basil olive oil add freshness and flavour, while the flaked crabmeat enhances every bite. A light, refined starter, perfect for summer.

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Ingredients


For one person :

  • 1 large artichoke
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 30 g crab meat
  • 1 handful mesclun lettuce
  • 1 dl olive oil mixed with basil
  • salt and pepper
  • thyme, bay leaf

Recipe

Preparation time: 25 minutes – Cooking time: 1 hour

1. Steam the artichoke for 30 to 40 minutes (depending on the size of the artichoke) and leave to cool.
2. Once cooled, remove the leaves and hay and keep only the base.
3. Dice the artichoke base and set aside.
4 . Bring a pot of salted water to the boil with the thyme and bay leaves.
5. When boiling, plunge in the live crab and cook for 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Remove the crab from the stock, leave to cool, then crumble and set aside.
7. Dice the tomatoes, season and set aside.
8. To assemble: place the salad seasoned with basil olive oil on a plate, add the diced tomatoes and artichoke and sprinkle with the cold crab meat.

Crab, sleeper, spider crab… what are the differences?

On our coasts, the edible crab seduces with its generous and tasty flesh, ideal on a platter or in a salad. The smaller “dormeur” is surprisingly fine and delicate. The spider crab, with its long, elegant legs, offers soft meat, perfect for an aperitif or a cold starter. The term crab brings together all these marine gems. Each one brings its own texture and flavour, allowing you to discover the rich iodine of Brittany, from a convivial dish to a refined gourmet treat.

Artichokes, the jewel of Brittany’s coasts

Cultivated for centuries on the Breton coast, artichokes thrive in the region’s mild, wet climate. Its tender, delicate flesh, rich in fibre and antioxidants, is a favourite with gourmets and lovers of healthy cooking. In a salad, in a soup or as a side dish, it reveals all its finesse. A symbol of a generous region, the artichoke is a perfect illustration of the alliance between tradition and Breton gastronomy, offering flavour, elegance and nutritional benefits in every bite.

You will need

  • a pressure cooker
  • a large casserole dish
  • a sharp knife
  • a crab pick

Tips and tricks

  • Place the crab in the freezer for 30 minutes before plunging it into boiling water to anaesthetise it.
  • Soak the artichoke in lemon water for about 1 hour before cooking to improve its flavour and tenderness.

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