Butter-Lettuce Dungeness Crab Cups with Cucumber & Jalapeño-Lime Drizzle (Grill or No-Cook)
Grill-friendly, fresh-tasting crab served in warm butter lettuce cups with crunchy cucumber and a quick jalapeño-lime drizzle—more like coastal tacos than chowder.
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- Whole Cooked Dungeness Crab 1 lb whole (pick ~6–8 oz meat) $15.99 (1 lb)
- Simple Truth Organic® Butter Lettuce 1 head (use 8–10 leaves) $3.99
- Organic Long English Cucumber 1/2 cucumber, small dice $2.49
- Organic Jalapeño Peppers 1 small jalapeño, very thinly sliced $3.99/lb
- Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 1 small clove, grated $1.99
Instructions
- Pick crab meat (6–8 oz) and keep chilled.
- Make drizzle: stir together 2 tbsp mayo (or Greek yogurt) + 1 tbsp lime/lemon juice + 1 tsp grated garlic + pinch of salt. Add a few jalapeño slices to infuse heat.
- Prep crunch: dice 1/2 cucumber; season with salt and a squeeze of citrus.
- Warm option (grill method): lightly oil a cast-iron skillet or grill-safe pan and set on the grill over medium heat. Add crab for 30–45 seconds just to take the chill off (optional). Keep it gentle—don’t cook it hard.
- Assemble: spoon cucumber into butter-lettuce leaves, top with crab, drizzle sauce, and garnish with extra jalapeño slices.
- Serve: 4–5 lettuce cups per person. Add a side of roasted potatoes or grilled corn if you want it heartier.
Health notes: Healthiness: High (lettuce cups; minimal added fat; lots of fresh crunch).
Drink pairing: Albariño or a dry rosé—great with lime, jalapeño, and sweet crab.