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Lettuce crab cups


Lettuce crab cups

Ingredients

200g (7oz) fresh white crab meat

½ small red chilli, finely chopped

¼ cucumber, deseeded and diced

½ yellow pepper, finely chopped

1tsp toasted sesame oil

Zest and juice of 1 lime

Large handful chives, finely chopped

10 baby gem lettuce leaves

Lime wedges for squeezing


Little Gem lettuce leaves are the perfect size for canapés


In short
Preparation time:
15 mins
Serves:
Party
Course:
Soups, starters & snacks

Nutrition (per portion)
  • 25 calories
  • 1g fat
  • 1g carbs (1g total sugars)

Method

Combine the crab, chilli, cucumber, pepper, sesame oil, lime zest and juice and chives. Check the seasoning, then cover and chill until needed.

Spoon the crab mixture into individual lettuce leaves and arrange on a platter.

Serve with lime wedges.


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