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The Royal Family’s Crab Rémoulade

Ever wonder what the royals eat?  Here is a simple elegant crab dish served at Buckingham Palace, perfect for garden parties.

Rémoulade is a condiment invented in France that is usually or mayonnaise-based. Although similar to tartar sauce, it tends to be more savoury than the tartar.

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The Royal Family's Crab Rémoulade

Ever wonder what the royals eat?  Here is a simple elegant crab dish served at Buckingham Palace, perfect for garden parties.
Course Salad
Cuisine French
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp capers finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp gherkins finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp tarragon fresh
  • 1 tsp. anchovy paste
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 large crab, cooked

Instructions

Clean a crab

  • Remove the meat from a cooked crab

Prepare Sauce

  • Quickly blanch the tarragon leaves in boiling water, then chop finely.
  • In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, mustard (more if you would like a spicier flavor).
  • Add the anchovy paste, tarragon, capers, and gherkins. Season to taste.
  • Mix in the crab.
  • Press the crab into small ramekins for individual salads and garnish if desired.

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