Cornish Crab on Toast
A classic Cornish dish, crab on toast reflects the simplicity of coastal cooking — fresh ingredients, lightly prepared, and full of flavour.
In Mevagissey and along the Cornish coast, crab has long been landed fresh and eaten the same day, often served simply on bread with a squeeze of lemon.
Ingredients
Fresh white crab meat (or dressed crab)
Thick-cut bread (sourdough or farmhouse loaf)
Butter
Lemon
Fresh parsley
Sea salt and black pepper
Method
Lightly toast the bread until golden and crisp
Spread generously with butter while still warm
Add the fresh crab meat evenly on top
Squeeze over fresh lemon juice
Sprinkle with chopped parsley
Season with sea salt and black pepper
Serve immediately.
A Taste of the Cornish Coast
This dish is all about freshness. Traditionally eaten close to the harbour, it captures the essence of Cornish fishing life — simple, honest, and tied to the sea.