Categories: September

Ingredients

• 2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
• 400g fresh white crabmeat
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 40g butter, melted
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper, plus extra to sprinkle
• large pinch of ground allspice
• 1 pink shallot, thinly sliced
• small handful of fresh basil leaves

Directions

1. Put the eggs, crab, mayonnaise, butter and spices into a bowl. Mix and season to taste. Divide between 6 small bowls or ramekins. Chill until ready to serve.

2. Top each serving with a few slivers of shallot, some fresh basil and a sprinkling of cayenne pepper. Serve with warm French bread or toast.

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