Best 8 Lemon Grass Crab Fennel Salad Recipes

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Lemon grass crab fennel salad is an exotic and refreshing salad that combines the bold flavors of lemongrass, succulent crab, and crisp fennel. Lemongrass infuses the dish with a citrusy, aromatic note, while the crab adds a delicate sweetness and a satisfying texture. The fennel provides a crunchy, slightly bitter contrast that balances out the sweetness of the crab and the sourness of the lemon grass. This salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRAB AND LEMON BRUSCHETTA



Crab and Lemon Bruschetta image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 21m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ciabatta loaf, cut into 12 (1/2-inch thick) slices
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 clove garlic, peeled and halved
8 ounces lump crabmeat
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1 large lemon, zested
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the toasts: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a heavy baking sheet. Drizzle both sides of the bread with the oil. Season with salt and bake until light golden, about 10 minutes. Cool for 1 minute, and then rub the toasts with the cut side of the garlic.
  • For the crab: In a small bowl, gently combine the crab, lemon juice, chives, and salt.
  • For the mayonnaise: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon zest, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  • Divide the crabmeat evenly and place on top of the toasts. Dollop with about 1 teaspoon of the mayonnaise mixture and serve immediately.

FENNEL AND CELERY SALAD WITH LEMON AND PARMESAN



Fennel and Celery Salad With Lemon and Parmesan image

This crisp, lemony salad of raw fennel and celery (you could add thinly sliced celery root to the salad as well) makes a refreshing start to a meal, garnished with radishes and slightly bitter Treviso or radicchio leaves. It could also be a light meal on its own. Don't slice the vegetables paper-thin; you want the salad to have some crunch. You may prepare the vegetables up to an hour in advance and keep refrigerated, but don't dress the salad more than 10 minutes before serving.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, main course

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
1 or 2 crushed garlic cloves
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed and finely sliced (about 2 cups)
1 or 2 celery hearts, pale ribs and leaves, finely sliced (about 2 cups)
Radicchio or Treviso leaves, for serving (optional)
1 small piece of Parmesan (about 2 ounces), for serving
1/4 cup roughly chopped parsley
Basil leaves, for serving
Radishes, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Put lemon juice, zest and garlic in a small bowl. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir in olive oil. Set dressing aside for at least 10 minutes.
  • Prepare the salad: Place sliced fennel and celery in a salad bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Discard garlic from the dressing, and whisk dressing. Pour over vegetables, and toss well. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • To serve, transfer salad to a platter, and surround with radicchio, if using. Use a vegetable peeler to shave Parmesan generously over the salad. Sprinkle with parsley and basil. Garnish with radishes, if desired.

CRAB AND FENNEL SALAD



Crab and Fennel Salad image

Yield Makes 2 (first course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons mild extra-virgin olive oil
1 small fennel bulb (sometimes labeled "anise"; 6 to 8 oz), stalks cut off and discarded
1/4 lb jumbo lump crabmeat (about 1/2 cup), picked over
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
1 cup baby lettuces (preferably red, such as amaranth, lolla rossa, and red basil) or mâche (lamb's lettuce)
Special Equipment
an electric coffee/spice grinder; an adjustable-blade slicer; 2 (3-inch) metal entremet (pastry) rings at least 2 inches high or 2 clean empty cans with top and bottom removed

Steps:

  • Finely grind fennel seeds in grinder, then whisk together with salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined.
  • Shave fennel bulb with slicer crosswise into paper-thin slices until you have enough to measure 1 packed cup. (Halve bulb lengthwise if too large for slicer.) Toss with 2 teaspoons vinaigrette in another small bowl.
  • Toss crabmeat with chives and 1 tablespoon vinaigrette in a third small bowl.
  • Put each metal ring in center of a salad plate. Divide crab mixture between them, pressing down on it lightly with your fingertips.
  • Toss lettuces with fennel mixture and divide between rings, pressing slightly without flattening tops.
  • Drizzle remaining vinaigrette and remaining tablespoon oil around plates. Remove rings before serving.

3 CRAB SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING RECIPE - (4.5/5)



3 Crab Salad with Lemon Dressing Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by blum099

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 shallot, finely chopped
2 dashes hot sauce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
Salt and pepper
8 ounces lump crabmeat
Salad
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 shallot, finely chopped
2 teaspoons champagne or white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped chives, more for garnish
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 pound baby Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed
1/3 pound thin green beans, trimmed
1 bunch arugula
1 bunch endive, chopped in 1/2-inch-thick slices
3 radishes, thinly sliced
1 fennel bulb, trimmed, halved and cut into thin wedges
2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and finely chopped

Steps:

  • For the crab: Stir together shallot, hot sauce, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice and chives in a medium bowl. Add crabmeat and lightly toss. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill. For the rest of the salad: Whisk together mustard, shallot, vinegar, chives and lemon juice. Slowly whisk in olive oil until dressing slightly thickens. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Set aside. Steam Yukon gold potatoes until tender when pierced with a fork. While potatoes are still warm, pour a tablespoon or two of dressing over them. Steam green beans until tender. Transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain thoroughly. Combine green beans with arugula, endive and radish. Toss with a tablespoon of dressing. Toss fennel with remaining dressing in a small bowl. Check over the crab for any pieces of shell. To serve: Arrange greens on a platter or individual plates. Top with crab, fennel and eggs. Garnish with chives and serve immediately.

CHILLI CRAB WITH SHAVED FENNEL & PARSLEY SALAD



Chilli crab with shaved fennel & parsley salad image

This no-cook salad is light, fresh and full of flavour. Use fresh crabmeat - it tastes so much better than canned. This can be prepped ahead so you can plate up at the last minute

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Side dish, Starter

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 fennel bulbs , fronds picked, very roughly chopped
finely grated zest and juice 1 lemon
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil , plus extra for drizzling
300g fresh white crabmeat
1 chilli , deseeded and finely sliced
bunch flat-leaf parsley , leaves picked and chopped once or twice

Steps:

  • Trim the stalk away from the fennel and pull away the first layer of each bulb if it's looking tired or bruised. Slice the fennel into rounds as thinly as possible using a sharp knife or, better still, on a mandolin if you have one. Tip the fennel into a bowl and season with a pinch of sea salt. Squeeze over half the lemon juice and drizzle with 2 tbsp of the olive oil, then set aside to marinate briefly.
  • Tip the crabmeat into another bowl, season lightly, then add the rest of the lemon juice and olive oil, and half the chilli, and mix well. The crab and fennel can be prepared up to 2 hrs ahead and kept in the fridge, but bring the fennel out again 20 mins before serving.
  • Mix the parsley and the rest of the chilli with the fennel. Divide between six plates, then top each one with a large spoonful of crabmeat in the middle. Scatter over the fennel fronds, lemon zest and a trickle of olive oil, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

DUNGENESS CRAB AND FENNEL SALAD WITH CREAMY LIME DRESSING



Dungeness Crab and Fennel Salad with Creamy Lime Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Blender     No-Cook     Crab     Fennel     Spinach     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For salad
2 fennel bupounds (anise), stalks discarded
1 pound fresh Dungeness crabmeat, picked over
1/2 pound baby spinach leaves
For dressing
2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 large egg yolk
1/2 tablespoon mild honey
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 tablespoon grated lime zest
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (not Asian; optional)
Equipment: an adjustable-blade slicer

Steps:

  • Halve fennel lengthwise (or quarter if large) and discard core, then shave fennel lengthwise as thinly as possible using slicer. Soak sliced fennel in a bowl of ice and cold water until it is crisp, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Blend all dressing ingredients, except oils, with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender at high speed until combined. With blender still on high, add oils in a slow stream thourough top hole, blending until emulsified. Season with salt and white pepper.
  • Drain fennel and pat dry, then toss with crabmeat and dressing. Divide spinach among 4 plates and top with crab salad.

CELERY, FENNEL, AND APPLES SALAD WITH DUNGENESS CRAB



Celery, Fennel, and Apples Salad With Dungeness Crab image

From the SF Cronical. I made it for Christmas dinner. It was very good. I think the curry made it! Serve it in a martini glass for an elegant touch.

Provided by HelenG

Categories     Crab

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 -8 ounces dungeness crabmeat
2 -3 stalks celery
1/2 small fennel bulb
2 tablespoons red onions, diced small
1/4 teaspoon thai yellow curry paste (see Note)
mild extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons prepared mayonnaise
5 -6 teaspoons meyer lemon juice
kosher salt
pepper, to taste
1 small firm sweet apple (like Braeburn, Jonagold or Fuji)
1 1/2 cups packed romaine lettuce, cut into chiffonade
1 lemon, zest of
2 -3 tablespoons tender mixed herbs (flat-leaf parsley, chive, chervil)
6 slices meyer lemons (half-moons)

Steps:

  • Pick through crab and remove any shell; if needed, rinse crab and squeeze dry. Refrigerate crab until ready to plate.
  • Lightly peel the outside of the celery stalks to remove stringy portion. Cut the celery into paper-thin slices (a mandoline is best for this). You should have 1 cup. Trim fronds from fennel bulb, cut bulb in half lengthwise and cut out most of the solid core, leaving enough in place near the root end to hold fennel together. Shave fennel very thinly, too, so it is almost feathery, enough to make about 1 cup.
  • Taste diced red onion; if very pungent, soak in cold water for about 15 minutes. Drain well, blot off excess moisture and combine with the celery and fennel. Cover with a damp towel and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Warm curry paste and 1/2 teaspoon olive oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until curry paste looks grainy and becomes aromatic, about 15 seconds. In a small bowl, combine curry mixture, mayonnaise, 4 teaspoons Meyer lemon juice and a couple grinds of pepper; season with salt to taste.
  • When ready to serve, cut apple into small dice and add to celery and fennel. Toss just enough curried dressing with the celery-fennel-apple salad to lightly coat.
  • Whisk remaining 1-2 teaspoons Meyer lemon juice with 1-2 teaspoons olive oil, season to taste with salt and pepper. When ready to serve, dress lettuce with just enough vinaigrette to lightly coat.
  • Divide ingredients among 6 standard-size martini glasses, layering the lettuce, celery-fennel-apple salad and crab. Garnish crab with sprinkle of lemon zest and a fluff of mixed herbs. Serve with a lemon half-moon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.2, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 16.8, Sodium 106.2, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 5.5

LEMON GRASS SALAD



Lemon Grass Salad image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon tamarind paste
2 tablespoons kaffir lime juice
1 tablespoon palm sugar
1/2 cup very thinly sliced shallots
1/2 cup very thinly sliced ginger
1/2 cup very thinly sliced lemon grass
1/2 cup green onions
1 tablespoon or more nam pla (fish sauce)
2 kaffir lime leaves, very thinly shredded

Steps:

  • Mix tamarind paste with 1/2 cup hot water. Set aside 2 tablespoons; reserve remainder for another recipe.
  • Combine tamarind water in a bowl with all remaining ingredients. Taste, and add more fish sauce if you prefer a saltier flavor.
  • Serve over grilled fish, shrimp, octopus, beef, pork or chicken. Or mix with cooked flaked fish or pork.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 36, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 241 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • Prep: For a quick and easy meal, prep your ingredients ahead of time, such as cooking the crab and fennel, and chopping the vegetables.
  • Fresh is Best: Use fresh and flavorful ingredients whenever possible. Fresh lemongrass, crab, fennel, and herbs will give your salad the best taste.
  • Balance Flavors: Achieve a balanced flavor profile by incorporating a variety of ingredients with different tastes. The sweet crab and fennel pair well with the tangy lemongrass and lime dressing.
  • Don't Overcook the Crab: Crab cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked crab becomes tough and rubbery.
  • Chill Before Serving: For a refreshing salad, chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve Immediately: This salad is best when served immediately, as the lemongrass and lime flavors will fade over time.

Conclusion:

The lemongrass crab fennel salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a healthy and satisfying option. With its vibrant colors and aromatic ingredients, this salad is sure to impress your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients and give this recipe a try - you won't be disappointed!

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