{"id":267938,"date":"2026-07-12T10:42:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T14:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/menuculture.com\/recipeshop\/?p=267938"},"modified":"2026-07-12T10:51:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T14:51:55","slug":"dungeness-crab-melon-salad-with-lemon-black-pepper-creme-fraiche-panna-cotta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/menuculture.com\/recipeshop\/2026\/07\/12\/dungeness-crab-melon-salad-with-lemon-black-pepper-creme-fraiche-panna-cotta\/","title":{"rendered":"Dungeness Crab & Melon Salad with Lemon\u2013Black Pepper Cr\u00e8me Fra\u00eeche Panna Cotta"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dungeness Crab & Melon Salad with Lemon\u2013Black Pepper Cr\u00e8me Fra\u00eeche Panna Cotta<\/h2>\n
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This is a very elegant and refreshing dish! Here\u2019s a breakdown of what it is:<\/span>
<\/div>Dungeness crab \u2013 a sweet, delicate crab found mostly on the West Coast of North America. It\u2019s prized for its tender, flavorful meat, which makes it perfect for light, refined salads.<\/span>
<\/div>Melon salad \u2013 typically includes chunks or balls of melon (like cantaloupe, honeydew, or even watermelon) for sweetness and juiciness. The melon balances the briny, savory flavor of the crab.<\/span>
<\/div>Lemon black pepper cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche panna cotta \u2013 this is the sophisticated twist!<\/span>
<\/div>Cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche is a cultured cream that\u2019s tangy and rich\u2014similar to sour cream but silkier.<\/span>
<\/div>Infusing it with lemon and black pepper adds acidity and a little heat.<\/span>
<\/div>Turning it into a panna cotta means it\u2019s lightly set with gelatin, forming a delicate, custard-like base or accompaniment.<\/span>
<\/div>Put together, this dish is all about contrast and balance: sweet melon, savory crab, zesty lemon, and creamy panna cotta, united in a bright, summery flavor profile.<\/span><\/div>\n\n
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Prep Time <\/span>40 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Chilling \/ setting time <\/span>4 hours<\/span><\/span> hrs<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time <\/span>4 hours<\/span><\/span> hrs<\/span> 40 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Course <\/span>Appetizer<\/a>, Dinner<\/a>, Lunch<\/a><\/span><\/div>
Cuisine <\/span>American<\/a>, French<\/a>, Mediterranean<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Servings <\/span>4<\/span> servings<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Calories <\/span>489<\/span> kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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