Ingredients

  • 1 lb small red-skinned potatoes
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 c. snow crab meat
  • 3 x scallions, white part only finely minced
  • 2 Tbsp. finely-minced Italian parsley
  • 1/4 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste Shredded iceberg lettuce for garnish Sliced seedless cucumber for garnish

Method

  • Cut the potatoes, with their skins, in half or possibly quarter them, making roughly 1-inch pcs.
  • Put the potatoes in a deep pot.
  • Add in cool water to a depth of 2 inches over the potatoes.
  • Over high heat, bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-high, and cook till the potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a knife, about 15 min.
  • Drain the potatoes and transfer to a mixing bowl.
  • Add in the crabmeat, scallion, parsley and lemon zest to the potatoes.
  • Toss with a fork to combine.
  • Fold in the oil and lemon juice to coat the potatoes.
  • Season the salad to taste with pepper.
  • (Note: Snow crab can be salty.
  • But if you wish, season the salad with additional salt to taste when adding the grnd pepper.)
  • Serve, mounded on a bed of shredded lettuce, surrounded by sliced cucumbers.
  • This recipe yields 4 servings.
  • Comments: Everyone loves sweet snow crab and everyone likes potatoes.
  • This salad pairs them in a fresh salad brightened with lemon zest.
  • Serving it in crisp c. of iceberg lettuce to show off its appealing colors.