CALIFORNIA CRAB STACK ON JAPANESE PICKLED CUCUMBER-MACHE SALAD DRESSED WITH TARRAGON DIJON DRESSING

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California Crab Stack on Japanese Pickled Cucumber-Mache Salad Dressed with Tarragon Dijon Dressing image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 ounces sourdough bread crumbs
6 ounces Dungeness crab meat
1 whole egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon Maui onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon parsley, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Olive oil, for sauteing
1 cup Japanese cucumber, peeled and julienned
1/4 cup Maui onion, julienned
1 cup machj lettuce (or other seasonal 'soft' lettuce)
3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Flower petal confetti (optional garnish)
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry tarragon
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the sourdough bread crumbs and Dungeness crab meat, set aside. Combine remaining ingredients, except olive oil, and mix thoroughly. Gently fold in the crab and bread crumb mixture. Shape into patties approximately 1/2-inch thick. Heat olive oil in a non-stick saute pan. Cook crab cakes over medium heat to a golden brown about 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • Combine all ingredients except flower confetti and refrigerate.
  • Whisk together all ingredients and refrigerate.
  • Place 1/4 cup of the salad mixture in the center of each of 4 plates. Place a crab cake on top of each salad. Drizzle each plate with Tarragon Vinaigrette and sprinkle with a garnish of flower petal confetti.

BOSS FF
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I highly recommend this dish.


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This is one of my favorite recipes.


Alex Hudson
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I can't wait to make this dish again.


Moote Korina
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This dish is perfect for a summer party.


Kamal Miya
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Overall, I really enjoyed this dish. It's a great way to impress your guests.


Rabeeh Hamdan
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I'm not sure I got the proportions right, because my dish didn't look like the picture.


TARAK HASSAN
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This dish was a lot of work, but it was worth it. It's definitely a showstopper.


Kash Stargen
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The instructions were a bit confusing, but I figured it out eventually.


Mr_Sabbir Vai
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste.


Kasiryemick Kyagaba
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I'm not a big fan of crab, but I loved this dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the crab was cooked perfectly.


King Alakdan
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This dish is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Mudasim Ali
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I didn't have any tarragon on hand, so I used basil instead. It still turned out great.


Zeshan MaLik ShAni
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The Japanese pickled cucumber salad was the perfect accompaniment to the crab stack. It was light and refreshing.


Zia Bousquet
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I love how easy this dish was to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Moeez Ali
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was incredible.