This Crab Stack starter recipe will bring you boundless joy in the form of a lifetime of delicious introduction to a paleo meal. Served cold and shelf life for 2- 3 days and good for 10 persons.
CRAB STACK

INGREDIENTS
Crab mix & salsa:
- Crab meat 700 gms
- Lemon juice 80 ml
- Olive oil 50 ml
- Papaya 300 gms
- Onion 100 gms
- Tomato 200 gms
- Coriander 50 gms
- Chives 50 gms
- Salt 50 gms
- White pepper 50 gms
Quacamole:
- Avocado 400 gms
- Plum tomato 150 gms
- Red onion 100 gms
- Olive oil 80 gms
- Lemon juice 50 ml
- Salt to taste gms
- White pepper To taste gms
Salad & dressing:
- Rocket leaves 250 gms
- Dijon mustard 30 gms
- Lemon juice 100 gms
- Olive oil 200 ml
Tomato relish:
- Plum tomatoes 600 gms
- Garlic 70 gms
- Honey 50 ml
- Hickory 20 gms
- Pepper to taste gms
- Balsamic vinegar 50 gms
- Sunflower oil 15 ml
- Salt to taste gms
Garnish:
- Fresh lemon 3pc
- Coriander leaf 1pc
METHOD
Step 1: Using two bowls, place one bowl with ice and one with crab, place the crab bowl on top of the ice and pick all the excess bones.
Step 2: Transfer the crab in a different bowl, add chopped chives, coriander and olive oil and place in the fridge.
Step 3: Peel the ripe papaya and the onion, dice them into small cubes and place them into different containers.
Step 4: Cut the tomatoes into quarters, remove the seeds and cut into half a centimeter dices.
Step 5: Remove the crab from the fridge and mix all the above ingredients, season to taste and place back in the fridge.
Step 6: For guacamole, peel the avocado, remove the stone and place in a bowl, using a folk squash the avocado into a semi smooth paste.
Step 7: Cut the tomatoes and onion into dices same process as above, mix with avocado, add lemon juice, olive oil, season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 8: For the salad, pick, wash and dry using either kitchen towel or salad spinner.
Step 9: In a bowl, place the mustard, lemon juice and add olive oil bit by bit, using a whisk mix well till all the ingredients are incorporated.
Step 10: Using a heavy pan, place on a medium heat, add sunflower oil, garlic and sauté for two minutes.
Step 11: Add the plum tomatoes and cook until most of the liquid evaporates and a paste is foamed.
Step 12: Turn down the heat, add hickory, balsamic vinegar and honey. Cook for ten more minutes.
Step 13: Place the tomato relish on an ice bath or blast chiller to cool.
Step 14: For garnish pick the coriander and slice the lemon into quarters.
Step 15: For plating, place a round ring on the plate, start by plating the tomato salsa followed by the crab meat, topped with a quenelle of guacamole.
Step 16: Dress the salad with the lemon dressing and place at one side of the plate as per the picture.
Step 17: Using two spoons, make a quenelle of tomato relish and plate in between the salad and the crab
Step 18: Garnish with quarter lemon and coriander and serve cold.
Step 19: Good for ten people.
NUTRITIONS BENEFITS :
– Calories: 454 gms
– Fat: 33.6 gms
– Carbs: 14 gms
– Protein: 19.6 gms