Crab salad with paprika-scallion mayonnaise
Indulge in a delightful crab salad infused with a zesty paprika-scallion mayonnaise. A symphony of flavors awaits in this tantalizing dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup finely chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
- 450g jumbo lump crab
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup peanut oil
- 1/2 cup ice water
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Buttered toast points or saltines, for serving
Instructions:
- Place half of the diced onion in a spacious container. Arrange the crab on top, season with salt and pepper, and layer with the rest of the diced onion. In a compact container, blend the oil with the cold water and 1/3 cup of vinegar. Pour the mixture over the crab, cover, and place in the fridge overnight.
- In a moderate-sized bowl, mix together the mayonnaise with the freshly squeezed lemon juice, paprika, and the additional 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Strain the crab and gently mix it into the mayonnaise mixture, incorporating the scallions and parsley. Decorate with sliced red onion and pair with crisp toast slices.
Summary:
- Calories: 2656 kcal
- Fat: 247 g
- Protein: 85 g
- Carbs: 22 g
- Potassium: 1995 mg
- Magnesium: 196 mg