History Cookbook: Potted Crab

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Difficulty:  
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 2 minutes
Number of servings: 4
Serving suggestions: Serve with cold, crispy brown toast.


Rich Edwardians had plenty of leisure time and loved nothing better than to have picnics. Potted crab was a favourite for picnics.

• 55g butter
• 1 lemon, finely grated zest and a dessert spoon of the juice
• dash of Tabasco sauce
• nutmeg, freshly grated
• 225g crabmeat

• Butter knife
• Grater
• Weighing scales
• Wooden spoon
• Pan

Always wash your hands before preparing food.

1. Gently melt the butter over a low heat
2. Add the tabasco. lemon zest, lemon juice, nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste
3. Stir in the crabmeat and cook for a further minute
4. Spoon the mixture into 4 ramekins or 4 small bowls and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours