The dish displays a visually delightful duo of puffy, golden ravioli against an elegantly smeared bead of balsamic reduction. The filling peeks through the ravioli, revealing glimpses of the scrumptious crab mixture. A scattering of roughly torn fresh mint leaves and vibrant lemon zest adds pops of color, rounding off the presentation with a rustic appeal.

Crab-Stuffed Caprese Salad Ravioli

Name: Crab-Stuffed Caprese Salad Ravioli
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz crab meat picked over for shells; 4 oz fresh mozzarella cubed; 2 medium tomatoes cubed; 8 fresh mint leaves chopped; 1 lemon zest and juice; 8 oz pasta dough rolled thin; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp balsamic reduction; to taste salt; to taste pepper

An inventive twist on the quintessential Caprese salad.

Category Main Course

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Sauteing

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · January 09, 2024

A little about this dish

Paying homage to Italian culinary traditions, our main course features luxurious crab meat in an unlikely but harmonious combination. The tangy lemons and balsamic reduction balance out the sweetness of the crab, while the fresh mint leaves add a refreshing touch.

Ingredients (for 2)

Crab meat — 8 oz — picked over for shells
Fresh mozzarella — 4 oz — cubed
Tomatoes — 2 medium — cubed
Fresh mint leaves — 8 — chopped
Lemon — 1 — zest and juice
Pasta dough — 8 oz — rolled thin
Extra virgin olive oil — 2 tbsp
Balsamic reduction — 2 tbsp
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🦀🌿🍅

Combine the crab meat, mozzarella, tomatoes, mint leaves, and lemon zest in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and some lemon juice.
Step 2 — 🍝🦀🍴

Cut the rolled pasta dough into 16 equal squares. Place a spoonful of the crab mixture onto 8 of the squares.
Step 3 — 🍝✂️👌

Place the remaining squares on top of the crab mixture. Press the edges to seal, ensuring there are no air bubbles. Trim the edges if necessary.
Step 4 — 🍳🍝🔥

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the stuffed ravioli and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 5 — 🍽️🍋🌿

Place the ravioli on plates. Drizzle with the balsamic reduction and sprinkle with additional lemon zest and mint leaves before serving.

A final fox tip

This recipe paves the way for experimentation. You can include other seafood like shrimp or lobster or add a hint of heat with some red pepper flakes. For a more ’grown-up’ flavor profile, a splash of white wine to the crab mixture could be an exciting addition.