“This recipe combines the produce from two of our best suppliers. Ross has a kitchen garden just outside Padstow and grows incredible veg; Johnny fishes crab and lobster for us just out of the Camel Estuary,” explains chef Rick Toogood, who runs Prawn On The Lawn in Padstow, Cornwall.

“Both have been a huge support to us, as well as becoming good friends. Understated in appearance (the dish, not Ross and Johnny!), it takes just one bite and you’ll not want to share.”

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Stuffed courgette flowers (Pavilion/PA)
Stuffed courgette flowers from Fish and Seafood to share by Rick and Katie Toogood (Pavilion/PA)
Stuffed courgette flowers (Pavilion/PA)
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Nutrition Facts
Crab-stuffed courgette flowers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441 Calories from Fat 2268
% Daily Value*
Fat 252g388%
Saturated Fat 204g1275%
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 336mg15%
Potassium 814mg23%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 471IU9%
Vitamin C 39mg47%
Calcium 140mg14%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Crab-stuffed courgette flowers

A delicate summery starter or snack
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: British
Servings: 4
Calories: 441kcal
Author: Rick Toogood

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Deep-fat fryer or heavy-based saucepan
  • Slotted spoon

Ingredients

  • 150 g white crab meat (unpasteurised)
  • 1 tbsp crème fraîche
  • 2 spring onions (scallions), finely sliced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 courgette flowers with the baby courgettes still attached
  • 1 l vegetable oil

For the tempura batter

  • 75 g plain flour
  • 50 g cornflour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 150 ml chilled sparkling water approx, you may need more or less

Method

  • In a mixing bowl, add the crab meat, crème fraîche, spring onions and lemon juice and mix together, seasoning to taste.
  • Gently open the petals of the courgette flowers and spoon equal amounts of the crab mixture in between the petals, packing the mix in tightly and leaving enough space to be able to twist the petals back together. Ensure there are no gaps for the crab to escape out of.
  • Ideally, use a deep-fat fryer (if you haven’t got one, use a heavy-based saucepan) and heat the vegetable oil to 190°C/375°F. Test the temperature by putting a cube of bread in the oil – if it immediately starts to crisp up, you’re ready to go.
  • Meanwhile, make the tempura batter. Mix the plain flour, cornflour and baking powder together and slowly add the chilled sparkling water, whisking as you go. You’re aiming for the consistency of double cream (you may need to add more or less than the quantity given – be guided by the consistency).
  • Gently coat the stuffed flowers in the batter and, using a spoon for support, slowly lower a flower into the hot oil, flower-end first. After a few seconds, let it submerge fully and fry for about one-and-a-half minutes, until golden. Repeat for all four flowers.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Season with sea salt and they’re ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 252g | Saturated Fat: 204g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 336mg | Potassium: 814mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 471IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 2mg

Prawn On The Lawn: Fish And seafood To Share by Rick and Katie Toogood is published by Pavilion.

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