Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Crackin’ Crab Briks

This Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Crackin’ Crab Briks recipe is crispy and vibrant, which includes crabmeat and couscous salad. It’s a no-fuss take on the classic, ready in about 15 minutes.

Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Crackin’ Crab Briks Ingredients

For the briks:

• 1–2 preserved lemons
• 2 spring onions
• ½ bunch fresh coriander
• 400g crabmeat (brown and white mix)
• 2 tsp harissa, plus extra to serve
• 4 large filo pastry sheets (from 270g pack)
• Olive oil

For the salad:

• ½ tsp caraway seeds
• ½ mug (150g) couscous
• 2 tsp sun-dried tomato purée
• ½ fennel bulb
• ½ bunch fresh mint
• 1 lemon
• Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pomegranate

For the salsa:

• 1 large ripe tomato
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
• ½ lemon

To serve:

• Fat-free natural yoghurt

How To Make Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Crackin’ Crab Briks

1. Make the brik filling: Finely chop preserved lemons, spring onions, and coriander. Mix with crabmeat and harissa.
2. Assemble briks: Place ¼ of the mixture at the bottom center of each filo sheet, shape like a playing card, press a dent in the middle, fold in sides, then roll up. Repeat to make 4 briks.
3. Cook the briks: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan. Fry briks until golden and crisp on both sides. Toast caraway seeds in the same pan and transfer to a salad bowl.
4. Prep couscous: In a bowl, combine couscous, boiling water (1 mug), tomato purée, and a pinch of salt. Cover and set aside.
5. Make the salad: Grate fennel in a food processor. Add to bowl with caraway seeds. Chop mint, squeeze in lemon juice, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, season, and toss.
6. Make the salsa: Grate tomato and ginger into a bowl. Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
7. Assemble and serve: Fluff couscous and transfer to a platter. Pile salad in center, bash pomegranate over to scatter seeds. Top with reserved fennel tops. Serve briks with yoghurt and salsa.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use canned crab? Yes, just drain it well before mixing.
• Don’t skip the thumb dent: It allows steam to escape and helps even cooking.
• Can I use phyllo substitutes? Spring roll wrappers or puff pastry can work with adjusted cooking methods.
• Make ahead tip: Crab mix can be prepped earlier, and salad ingredients can be chopped and held separately.

What To Serve With Crab Briks

These light parcels pair well with:

• A crisp white wine or sparkling water
• Chilled cucumber mint yogurt dip
• A simple rocket and lemon salad
• Grilled asparagus or zucchini

How To Store Crab Briks

Refrigerate: Store uncooked briks for up to 1 day, covered. Reheat cooked briks in the oven.

Freeze: Not recommended due to the filo and seafood combo.

Crackin’ Crab Briks Nutrition Facts

• Calories: ~457 kcal per serving
• Fat: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 42g
• Protein: 30g
• Sugar: 5g
• Fiber: 5g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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