Cromer Crab

On our way back from Blakeney Point, we decided to make a day of it and stopped off at Cromer, we really wanted to buy a famous Cromer Crab.  When we arrived we were ravenous as it was around 2pm and we hadn't eaten since 7am, before we set off.  We parked up and walked along the coastline towards the town centre.  We stopped off at this little seafood shop and bought a crab sandwich to share and a dressed crab, we stopped and sat in the sun, and then took a walk along the pier.

It was great, as there were lots of kids (and adults!) crabbing.  It brought back memories for me, as I love going crabbing, I used to go to Maldon Promenade to do it when I was younger, and at Frinton beach (see some crabbing tips here for those who don't know what it is!).  We had a lovely walk along the front, and then went back to a seafood shop to buy a crab to take home and prepare ourselves.  Here is Mr. Crab, and then Mr. Crab being cooked! 

looking pretty menacing!

Apparently, the crab has to be cooked that day, and then you can regfrigerate if you don't want to eat it the same day.  You boil it in salty water, time dependant on the weight of the crab.

Afterwards, we extracted the meat from the crab, you can check this video here on how to clean a crab.  We made a cracking crab salad;

100g Cromer Crab meat
1 Iceberg Lettuce
1 Carrot (grated)
2 Spring Onions
Peas
2 Tomatoes
1/2 Cucumber
Ginger

Light dressing:
Olive Oil 
Juice of 1 whole lemon
Pepper
Salt

It was divine, and I know it sounds silly, but it really tasted crabby, like a fresh sea taste in your mouth.  It was perfect for a summer's evening, we had some MUMM Champagne to compliment it.  Pure deliciousness!! 

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