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Balmain bug rolls

Balmain bug rolls

Fresh seafood with creamy aioli in a crunchy baguette - it diesn't get much better.
Crab spaghetti in a bag

Crab spaghetti in a bag

Crab meat is available from fish markets and the seafood section of some major supermarkets. You will need to use two oven trays for the bags; don’t overcrowd them onto one oven tray.
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Seafood laksa

Seafood laksa

This lux version of seafood laksa with tofu and prawns in a fragrant, spiced laksa broth is better than takeaway.
bouillabaisse

Bouillabaisse

Spoil your family and friends with this beautiful French seafood stew.
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Crab and zucchini spaghetti

Crab and zucchini spaghetti

Replace carb-heavy spaghetti with thinly-sliced zucchini for a fresh twist on a classic crab pasta that takes no time to prepare.
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honey doughnuts

MKR Recipe Recap – Episode 41

The Seafood King has been dethroned! In a surprise elimination, WA couple Josh and Amy were sent packing, much to the delight of the other contestants. Their low-scoring menu earned ones from many but with our copycat recipes, you can show them who's who in the kitchen! We have everything from fried whitebait and seafood chowder to a delicious sticky pork belly. For dessert, finish off with our recipes for biscotti and creme brulee or sweet honey doughuts and ice-cream.
13 delicious ways to cook with crab meat

13 delicious ways to cook with crab meat

Crab meat isn't one of those things you'd eat every day (and if you do, we're extremely jealous!). It can generally be quite pricier than other forms of seafood, but we promise it's something worth splurging on once in a while. So whether you're entertaining guests or just feel like treating yourself, enjoy this beautifully sweet and tender seafood tossed through pasta, salads, soup and even paella. We've also got recipes for baked quiche, fritters and a deep-fried soft-shell crab recipe that is guaranteed to delight your loved ones.
Kitchen tips: How to open lobster and crab

Kitchen tips: How to open lobster and crab

Lobster and crab are like the canned foods of the seafood world – they're only edible if you can figure out how to get them open! We've rounded up some expert advice so you'll be cracking open those shells like a pro in no time.
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Thai crab fritters with cabbage salad

Thai crab fritters with cabbage salad

These crispy golden Thai inspired crab fritters make the perfect dinner any night of the week. Paired with a fresh cabbage salad, this fresh, wholesome, and authentic dish ticks all the boxes! Suitable for the 2-Day Fast Diet.
Crab Louie

Crab Louie

This tasty crab salad from the Hartsyard cookbook, 'Fried Chicken and Friends' is easy to prepare, but packed full of flavour you will love. It’s essentially a cobb salad with crab meat, boiled eggs and a delicious dressing.
Soft shell crab with green onion aioli

Soft shell crab with green onion aioli

Crunchy, succulent soft shell crab pairs brilliantly with this flavoursome green onion aioli. Enjoy it as finger food with a glass of wine, or as a starter to a big dinner party.
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avocado and crab rice-paper rolls

Avocado and crab rice-paper rolls

Fresh, light and packed full of goodness, these Vietnamese rice paper rolls are beautiful filled with tender crab meat and creamy avocado. Serve with a fragrant Asian soy-lime dipping sauce for a perfect Summer lunch.
Crab and sweet corn soup

Crab and sweet corn soup

If desired, use fresh or frozen corn kernels. “Egg flowers” can be omitted if preferred. Note
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Crab, salmon and avocado stacks

Crab, salmon and avocado stacks

Micro herbs can be found at specialist grocery stores, or some supermarkets. If you can’t find micro herbs, simply replace with chopped chives. Note
CHILLI CRAB

Chilli crab

When it comes to this chilli crab dish, the reward is worth the effort of getting to that sweet and tender meat, which is deliciously complimented by the spices and fresh coriander. For best results, serve with plenty of napkins and a crisp white wine.
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Crab and noodle salad with ginger

Crab and noodle salad with ginger

You can substitute shredded chicken, sliced pressed tofu or sliced beef for the crab. You could use cellophane (harusame) or dried wheat (somen) noodles instead of soba. Note
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crab in black bean sauce

Crab in black bean sauce

Place the green onion strips in iced water for about 20 minutes to make onion curls, a classic Chinese garnish. Note
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GREEN ONION BLINIS with Chilli Crab Salad

Green onion blinis with chilli crab salad

You can buy cooked crab meat at the local fish markets or supermarket. Alternatively, buy fresh crabs and cook them (blue swimmer crabs are good). To tell if crabs are meaty, look at the claws; if they are pointy and sharp it means they have a new shell and don’t have much meat. If the […]
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Crab with fennel salad

Crab with fennel salad

Use any kind of crab, available from fish markets, if blue swimmers are not in season. Radicchio is a burgundy-leafed lettuce with white ribs and a slightly bitter flavour.
asian crab and rice omelette

Crab and rice omelette

Filled with spicy stir-fried rice and fresh crab meat, this delicious omelette makes for an easy yet sophisticated dinner or lunch.
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crab rice paper rolls

Crab rice paper rolls

These make a delicious and fresh addition to any share plate that everyone will love. Lobster or prawn meat can be substituted for the crab, if desired.
Crab, cucumber and wakame salad

Crab, cucumber and wakame salad

Try to use the freshest crab meat you can for this dish or very good quality canned crabmeat. To obtain ginger juice, squeeze grated fresh ginger into a sieve set over a bowl. A piece of ginger measuring about 2cm (¾ inch) in length will yield 2 teaspoons of grated ginger; this amount of grated […]
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crab and green papaya salad

Crab and green papaya salad

To open fresh coconut, pierce one of the eyes then roast coconut briefly in a very hot oven only until cracks appear in the shell. Cool the coconut, then break it apart and grate the flesh. Note
Crab dip

Crab dip

This crab dip literally couldn't be easier, or yummier. Serve with fresh vegetable sticks or crisp flat bread.
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chilled avocado soup with crab

Chilled avocado soup with crab

If you want to reduce the intensity of the chillies, remove their seeds and membranes before roasting. You can use chopped prawns or diced scallops instead of the crab meat if you like. You will need 3 limes for this recipe. Avocados are grown year round in Australia with varieties peaking at different times. One […]
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singapore chilli crab

Singapore chilli crab

Singapore chilli crab is this island nation's unofficial national dish and, like Singapore itself, is an amalgam of the best of its Malaysian, Indian and Chinese past.
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cold seafood platter with dipping sauces

Cold seafood platter with dipping sauces

There are few platters more impressive than those piled high with fresh, local seafood. Finish off the jewels of the sea with delicious dipping sauces; serve with chilled white wine, or go all the way with a bottle of bubbles.
crab and apple salad

Crab and avocado salad

A fresh, bright and light salad with delicate crab meat, tender avocado, bitter leaves and fresh red chilli, great as a starter or light lunch.
crab and celeriac remoulade cups

Crab and celeriac remoulade cups

Making these cute little wonton cups is frightfully easy; all you need is a muffin pan and you're good to go. Remoulade or rémoulade is a condiment invented in France that is usually aioli-or mayonnaise-based.
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thai crab and mango salad

Thai crab and mango salad

You can use an equal weight of prawns or lobster instead of the crab meat in this salad. Make sure your mango is quite firm, otherwise it will not slice well. Note
CHILLI CRAB

Chilli crab

Serve this chilli crab with finger bowls and plenty of napkins. Shellfish or nut crackers make breaking the claws easier and a long, narrow seafood fork helps remove the flesh.
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Portuguese-style seafood stew

Portuguese-style seafood stew

As a sea-faring people for most of their history, the Portuguese know a thing or two about seafood and what to do with it, as this Portuguese-style seafood stew demonstrates.
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spaghetti marinara with crab

Spaghetti marinara with crab

Rich tomato sauce, smoky meat, herbs and cheese ­ the very best of fresh ingredients ­ that’s the Italian way. Put the pot on and let it bubble its way to a delicious infusion of flavours. Note
minted crab and cucumber salad

Minted crab and cucumber salad

You need two punnets of baby mizuna for this recipe. Large mizuna leaves can be used instead. Use drained, canned crab meat, or flesh from cooked crabs. You can also buy fresh crab meat from the fish markets. Note
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crab and scallop cannelloni with cauliflower puree

Crab and scallop cannelloni with cauliflower puree

Crab meat can be bought already cooked from some fishmongers. Alternatively buy cooked crabs (about 600g) and remove the flesh from the shells and claws – enough to weigh 200g. Well-drained canned crab meat could be used in this recipe. Note
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Radicchio with thai crab salad

Radicchio with thai crab salad

Some people find the bitterness of radicchio a little overpowering. Try brushing each whole radicchio with oil and grill or barbecue until the outside leaves are charred and the inside is tender. This will give a sweeter smokey flavour. Slices of mango or paw paw make a nice addition to this salad. Note
SPICY SEAFOOD SOUP

Spicy seafood soup

Use any firm white fish fillets, such as perch, ling or blue-eye trevalla, for this recipe. Note
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