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TO DRESS CRAB
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TO DRESS CRAB

8 ingredients 6 steps gutenberg
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

233
Calories
24g
Protein
14g
Fat
3g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Cayenne 1 tsp (1.8g) 6
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonfuls of vinegar
  • 1 crab
  • 1 ditto of oil
  • 3 persons
  • vinegar
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • cayenne

Directions

1

244. INGREDIENTS.--1 crab, 2 tablespoonfuls of vinegar, 1 ditto of oil; salt, white pepper, and cayenne, to taste.

2

_Mode_.--Empty the shells, and thoroughly mix the meat with the above ingredients, and put it in the large shell. Garnish with slices of cut lemon and parsley. The quantity of oil may be increased when it is much liked. (See Coloured Plate I.)

3

_Average cost_, from 10d. to 2s.

4

_Seasonable_ all the year; but not so good in May, June, and July.

5

_Sufficient_ for 3 persons.

6

TO CHOOSE CRAB.--The middle-sized crab is the best; and the crab, like the lobster, should be judged by its weight; for if light, it is watery.

By Isabella Beeton · Recipe sourced from gutenberg

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