Crab & Leek Dip with Cheddar Crumbs

Crab & Leek Dip with Cheddar Crumbs
By: Herd Market

A mix of white and brown crab meat mixed with sweet braised leeks and cream cheese, baked with a cheddar crumb. A spectacular Christmas pescatarian appetiser to place in the middle of the table with toasted bread.

You'll need:

  • 100g white crab meat
  • 100g brown crab meat
  • 1 leek, chopped
  • 1 shallow, diced
  • 25g butter
  • 150g cream cheese
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • Squeeze of lemon juice
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Crusty bread
  • Olive oil
  • 3 heaped tbsp breadcrumbs
  • 40g grated cheddar
Directions
1.

Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and leek with a pinch of salt and cook gently until soft and sweet, about 8–10 minutes.

2.

Stir in the mustard and cream cheese, letting it bubble for a minute or two until thickened slightly. Fold in the crab meat and a squeeze of lemon. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

3.

Spoon the mixture into a small ovenproof dish. In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, cheddar, and olive oil or melted butter, then scatter evenly over the top.

4.

Bake at 200°C (fan 180°C) for 10–12 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbling.

5.

Serve warm with toasted baguette for dipping

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