Butter Poached Crab and Heirloom Tomato Salad

Author: Scott Stokes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Introduction

Indulge yourself with the exquisite flavors of butter-poached crab combined with the vibrant freshness of heirloom tomatoes in this delightful salad. Created by renowned chef Scott Stokes, this recipe brings together the richness of crab and the sweet acidity of heirloom tomatoes, resulting in a dish that is both luxurious and refreshing. Perfect for a light lunch, appetizer, or even a fancy dinner, this Butter Poached Crab and Heirloom Tomato Salad will surely impress your guests and leave you craving for more.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound fresh crab meat, picked and cleaned
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups heirloom tomatoes, assorted colors, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir gently to combine.
2. Carefully place the crab meat into the saucepan with the melted butter mixture. Poach the crab in the butter over low heat for about 5 minutes, ensuring the butter doesn’t boil.
3. Once the crab is heated through and evenly coated in the butter, season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the sliced heirloom tomatoes, torn basil leaves, and chopped chives. Toss the ingredients gently to mix them well.
5. Plate the salad by arranging the butter-poached crab on top of the heirloom tomato mixture.
6. Drizzle some of the remaining butter sauce from the pan over the crab and tomatoes for added flavor.
7. Garnish the salad with a few extra basil leaves and chives for a pop of color and freshness.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful Butter Poached Crab and Heirloom Tomato Salad!

Note: You can adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences and use various heirloom tomato varieties to add more visual appeal to the salad.

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