Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F/180C/ Gas Mark 4.

In a large bowl add the butter to the flour and rub in until the mixture forms the texture of bread crumbs. Place the egg in the centre of the bowl, add the salt and about a tablespoon of water mixing until the ingredients form a firm dough.

Place in the fridge and chill for at least 30 minutes. Roll out the pastry as thinly as possible and line a 20.5 cm/8inch tart tin. Prick the bottom with a fork. Place in the oven and blind bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until a pale golden brown and cooked through.

Allow to cool slightly for the filling

For the filling:
Place the crab in an even layer on the base of the cooked and cooled pastry case.

Beat together the eggs and the cream until well combined. Add the herbs, season generously and mix well.

Pour the cream mixture over the crab.

Place back in the oven and bake for 30 -40 minutes or until the mixture has set and the top is golden brown.

Serve warm with a green salad.

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