Preparation time
less than 30 mins
Cooking time
10 to 30 mins
Serves
Serves 2
Recommended by
2 people
A very special set of ingredients makes this a splendid Spanish-inspired meal for two.
Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7.
In a hot wok, cook the crab shell with a little olive oil for a few minutes. Remove the shell then add the garlic and shallot to the pan, with more oil if required. Cook until softened. Deglaze the pan with the wine and brandy. Tip the pan into the flame to flambé (CAUTION: Keep your face and hair away from the flames. Do not leave unattended.). Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they break down.
Add the spider crab meat, breadcrumbs, hot sauce and season with salt. Heat until warm then add the butter and parsley.
Place back into the shell and bake until golden-brown on top.
In a frying pan cook the secreto Iberico in a drop of oil until golden-brown and medium rare.
To serve place the crab shell on the plate and top with the egg. Cut the pork into strips and place alongside the crab with the beetroot leaves.
By Rick Stein
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