For the crab: Check through the crab meat and discard any piece of shell. Squeeze out any liquid. Mix the crab meat with 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise, ½ tablespoon lemon juice and the dill leaves. Season with a little salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
For the basil mayonnaise: Add the rest of the mayonnaise, the garlic, lemon juice and the basil leaves to a mini food processor. Whiz for 1-2 minutes until the basil is finely chopped and mayonnaise turns a lovely green colour. Season with a little salt and black pepper. Taste.
To serve: Divide the watercress or mixed leaves between four serving plates. Place a spoonful of the crab mixture in the middle and surround it with the prawns and smoked salmon. Drizzle over the basil mayonnaise. Serve any remaining mayonnaise on the side.
For the crab: Check through the crab meat and discard any piece of shell. Squeeze out any liquid. Mix the crab meat with 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise, ½ tablespoon lemon juice and the dill leaves. Season with a little salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
For the basil mayonnaise: Add the rest of the mayonnaise, the garlic, lemon juice and the basil leaves to a mini food processor. Whiz for 1-2 minutes until the basil is finely chopped and mayonnaise turns a lovely green colour. Season with a little salt and black pepper. Taste.
To serve: Divide the watercress or mixed leaves between four serving plates. Place a spoonful of the crab mixture in the middle and surround it with the prawns and smoked salmon. Drizzle over the basil mayonnaise. Serve any remaining mayonnaise on the side.
