Crab

by Nims, Cynthia

• ISBN13: 9781558686014
• ISBN10: 1558686010
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-09-01
• Publisher: Westwinds Pr

Summary

Feast on the bounty of the Pacific Northwest, no matter where you live, with the Northwest Homegrown Cookbook Series. Celebrated Seattle-based food writer and chef Cynthia Nims kicks off this series with a tribute to Northwest crab -- the sweet, delectable meat craved by seafood lovers across the country.

Table of Contents

Introduction	8	(3)
The Story of Northwest Crab	11	(6)
A Brief History	11	(1)
Species Information	11	(2)
Seasonality	13	(2)
About the Recipes	15	(2)
Breakfast/Brunch	17	(12)
Crab Benedict	18	(1)
Fines Herbes Omelet with Crab	19	(2)
Crab and Goat Cheese Breakfast Bruschetta	21	(1)
Savory Crab Blintzes with Dill	22	(1)
Crab and Artichoke Frittata with Fontina	23	(3)
Crab and Leek Quiche	26	(2)
Sourdough Bread Pudding with Crab	28	(1)
Appetizers	29	(16)
Fresh Spring Rolls with Crab and Hoisin Dipping Sauce	30	(2)
Crab and Avocado Tostadas	32	(1)
Firecracker Crab Cocktail	33	(3)
Crab Pizza with Arugula and Fresh Mozzarella	36	(1)
Crab and corn Souffle	37	(2)
Crab Cornmeal Fritters with Lime Aioli	39	(1)
Phyllo Tartlets with Curried Crab	40	(1)
Sushi Roll with Crab and Daikon Sprouts	41	(3)
Sherried Crab and Mushrooms on Toast	44	(1)
Soups and Sandwiches	45	(12)
Spring Pea Soup with Crab Mousse	46	(1)
Chilled Tomato Soup with Crab	47	(1)
Whiskey Crab Soup	48	(4)
Lemongrass Broth with Crab Wontons	52	(1)
Green Goddess Crab and Watercress Sandwiches	53	(2)
Crab and Tillamook Cheddar Sandwiches	55	(1)
Crab Club Sandwich	56	(1)
Salads	57	(8)
Crab Louis	58	(1)
Rice Salad with Crab and Asparagus	59	(1)
Crab and Sesame Noodle Salad	60	(2)
Spinach Salad with Crab Toasts and Roasted Onion Vinaigrette	62	(1)
Shaved Fennel Salad with Crab and Blood Oranges	63	(1)
Cucumber and Daikon Sunomono with Crab	64	(1)
Main Courses	65	(21)
Northwest Crab Boil	66	(1)
The Best Crab Cakes with Three Sauces	67	(5)
Crab and Italian Sausage Cioppino	72	(1)
Crab and Chanterelle Risotto	73	(1)
Steamed King Crab with Garlic	74	(2)
Beer-Steamed Crab with Mustard Butter	76	(1)
Wokked Pea Vines with Crab and Ginger	77	(1)
Salt and Pepper Crab	78	(1)
Fresh Noodles with Crab and Cilantro	79	(3)
Cold Cracked Crab with Lemon Mayonnaise	82	(2)
Stir-Fried Crab with Asian Black Bean Sauce	84	(1)
Rosemary Roasted Crab	85	(1)
Cooking with Crab	86	(4)
Buying and Storing Crab	86	(1)
Boiling and Steaming Crab	87	(1)
Cleaning and Portioning Crab	88	(2)
Crab Calendar and Field Trips	90	(2)
Crab Resources	92	(2)
Index	94