Carefully combine all the ingredients, except for the butter, in a bowl. Spoon the crab mixture into the ramekins. Place in the fridge to set for 10 minutes.

Melt the butter gently in a small saucepan, skimming off the residue that collects on the top of the butter. Remove the ramekins from the fridge and carefully pour the clarified butter on top of the crab mixture being careful not to disturb the mixture. Return to the fridge to chill for at least 4 hours.

Remove from the fridge 15 minutes before serving to soften the butter. Serve with crusty bread or toast.

Cook’s Notes

To make the process of pouring on the butter easier, place your ramekins on a tray and sit the tray in the fridge. Pour the butter on top of the crab mixture whilst in the fridge so you don’t have to move the ramekins once the melted butter is on top.