This oil is infused with crab shells, which are often regarded as waste products. A perfect ingredient for waste to taste. It's such a shame to throw them away when you can use them to make such a flavoursome oil.

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Ingredients

Preparation method

• Boil the crabs in salted water for approx. 1 minute.
• Plunge the crabs in iced water to stop the cooking process.
• Twist off the claws from the crab and clean.
• Use a spoon to separate the top shell from the bottom shell.
• Remove the crab meat, including the coral (roe), and use for another recipe.
• Chop up the remaining shells.
• Clean and roughly chop the shallots and gently fry in the oil before adding the shell pieces and tarragon.
• Add the tomato purée and stir thoroughly.
• Add the rest of the oil and the bay leaf, and allow to infuse at 60°C for at least 3 hours.
• Strain the oil.

Serving suggestions

• Use the oil, for example, to confit the crab claws.
• Use the oil as a basic ingredient in a mayonnaise or dressing.

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