Cracked Crab Vinaigrette

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
67%
Cracked Crab Vinaigrette
45 min.
8
135kcal

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If you’re looking to impress your guests with a dish that is not only elegant but also incredibly healthy, look no further than this Cracked Crab Vinaigrette. Perfectly balanced for a delightful lunch or a sophisticated dinner, this recipe celebrates the delicate flavors of Dungeness crab while incorporating the freshness of vibrant herbs and vegetables.

Imagine tender, sweet crab meat paired with crisp, thinly sliced celery, creating a refreshing texture that dances on your palate. The vinaigrette is a symphony of zesty lemon juice, rich extra-virgin olive oil, and the tang of red wine vinegar, all harmonizing beautifully. Each bite is elevated by the aromatic infusion of fresh herbs like basil, thyme, and oregano, providing a burst of flavor that will make you forget all other seafood salads.

This dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but it’s also very healthy, with a pleasing caloric breakdown that makes it a guilt-free indulgence. With minimal preparation and a chilling time that allows the ingredients to marry, you can prepare this exquisite main course and let it work its magic. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or a festive affair, this Cracked Crab Vinaigrette will certainly steal the show, offering your guests a taste of the ocean infused with love and care.

Ingredients

  • cups celery thinly sliced
  •  dungeness crabs cleaned cooked ( 2 lb. each)
  • teaspoons basil fresh chopped
  • tablespoons garlic minced
  • cup green onions thinly sliced ( 1 bunch, including tops)
  • servings coarse-ground pepper black
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon 
  • cup olive oil extra-virgin
  • 0.5 cup parsley chopped
  • 0.5 cup red wine vinegar 
  • servings salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon worcestershire 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Rinse crabs under cool running water to remove any bits of loose shell; pat dry and put in a large bowl.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, green onions, parsley, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, and Worcestershire. Stir in celery and add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Pour vinaigrette over crabs and mix gently to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 1 day, gently mixing once or twice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories135kcal
Protein44.98%
Fat42.97%
Carbs12.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.38
Glycemic Load
0.56
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
19.654782761698%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.1mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Apigenin
8.84mg
Luteolin
0.56mg
Kaempferol
0.29mg
Myricetin
0.59mg
Quercetin
1.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:135.25kcal
6.76%
Fat:6.33g
9.73%
Saturated Fat:0.88g
5.51%
Carbohydrates:3.99g
1.33%
Net Carbohydrates:2.98g
1.08%
Sugar:0.91g
1.01%
Cholesterol:48.08mg
16.03%
Sodium:465.17mg
20.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.9g
29.8%
Vitamin B12:7.34µg
122.25%
Vitamin K:98.23µg
93.55%
Selenium:30.72µg
43.88%
Copper:0.59mg
29.39%
Zinc:3.64mg
24.3%
Vitamin C:15.47mg
18.75%
Phosphorus:166.97mg
16.7%
Folate:60.51µg
15.13%
Vitamin B3:2.79mg
13.94%
Vitamin A:652.48IU
13.05%
Potassium:438.6mg
12.53%
Magnesium:46.41mg
11.6%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.03%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9.11%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.01%
Calcium:69.78mg
6.98%
Vitamin E:0.96mg
6.38%
Iron:1.03mg
5.7%
Fiber:1.01g
4.05%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.01%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
3.97%
Source:My Recipes