Crab

How to put together an impressive seafood platter

It’s big. It’s bold. It’s an occasion in itself – the classic plateau de fruits de mer is a thing of joy. Here's what's needed to do it justice.

One-bite wonders.

A colourful, gutsy South East Asian favourite, this is a dish worth getting your hands dirty for. Roll up your sleeves and give it a crack.

"This is one of my very favourite curries, and one I like to cook for any occasion worth celebrating," says Carey.

Add a squeeze of lemon and you're set.

The Saint Peter chef lifts the lid on spanner crab to show how to get the most out of this sweet crustacean.

The Shanghai dumpling goes luxe. We've stuffed ours with picked crabmeat, but the traditional, slurpable stock still remains.

A luxurious soup that's a cinch to pull together.

Sure, it's messy to eat. That just makes it more fun.

Spanner crab, avocado and toast. Is there a more Australian way to start your dinner party?