Curried Crab Salad Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful Curried Crab Salad recipe (serves 6) inspired by "The Art of German Cooking." This quick and easy recipe features tender crab meat tossed in a creamy curry mayonnaise dressing, complemented by crunchy rice and fresh herbs. Perfect as a light lunch, appetizer, or elegant starter, served on crisp lettuce cups.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 240.6 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Curried Crab Salad

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How to Make Curried Crab Salad

  1. Cook 1 cup of rice according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a medium bowl, gently combine 1 ½ pounds cooked crab meat and the cooled rice.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon curry powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. Pour the curry mayonnaise mixture over the crab and rice mixture. Stir gently to combine.
  5. In a small bowl, gently toss ½ cup chopped hard-boiled eggs with 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives.
  6. Add the egg mixture to the crab salad and stir gently to incorporate.
  7. Serve immediately on fresh lettuce leaves. Garnish with extra chives, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

16g

Carbs

9g

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