Best 11 Crab Au Gratin Recipes

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When it comes to indulging in a delectable seafood feast, nothing quite compares to the exquisite flavors of crab au gratin. This classic French dish, also known as "crabe gratiné," combines the succulent sweetness of crab meat with a rich, creamy sauce and a golden-brown crust, making it an irresistible treat for seafood enthusiasts. Whether you're seeking a special dish to grace your dinner table or a show-stopping appetizer for your next gathering, crab au gratin is sure to delight your palate and impress your guests. With its elegant presentation and unforgettable taste, this dish is a culinary masterpiece that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRAB AU GRATIN SPREAD



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For a warm and winning appetizer, Suzanne Zick of Maiden, North Carolina serves this special cracker spread. It's rich tasting and easy to whip up with convenient canned crab.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield about 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 2/3 cup chopped imitation crabmeat
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons minced chives
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt and paprika until smooth. Gradually add the cream, milk and wine. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the crab, mushrooms and chives; heat through. Stir in cheese just until melted., Transfer to a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over crab mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRABMEAT AU GRATIN



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This is a wonderful crabdish for a dinner party. I usually cut it in half for my family. It is wonderful.

Provided by Gloria 15x

Categories     Crab

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon pimiento, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half cream, heated
1/2 cup dry white wine
salt
cayenne pepper
1 cup American cheese, grated
2 lbs crabmeat

Steps:

  • Melt butter. Add onions, celery, bell pepper and pimiento and saute until soft.
  • Stir in flour and blend well.
  • Add hot half and half, stirring; cook, stirring until sauce thickens.
  • Add wine, salt, and cayenne.
  • Spread crabmeat in buttered baking dish; spoon sauce over crabmeat and sprinkle with grated cheese.
  • Bake in preheated 375 degree oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until bubbly.

CRABMEAT AU GRATIN



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Make dinner and appetizers special with this quick and easy Crabmeat Au Gratin recipe. Add Zatarain's Creole Seasoning or Blackened Seasoning for a flavorful kick, and serve it up with fresh French bread.

Provided by Zatarain's

Categories     Appetizers,

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tbsps butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tbsp dried parsley flakes
2 tbsps flour
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese divided
2 tsps ZATARAIN'S® Creole Seasoning
Hot pepper sauce to taste
1 pound lump or backfin crabmeat

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium-low heat. Add onion and parsley; cook and stir 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add flour; cook and stir until lightly browned. Slowly stir in milk; continue cooking until mixture begins to thicken
  • Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese, Creole Seasoning and hot pepper sauce. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Gently stir in crabmeat. Pour mixture into greased 1-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese
  • Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until mixture begins to bubble around the edges

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 Calories

ASPARAGUS CRAB AU GRATIN



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"I was delighted to discover this rich casserole years ago when we had a large asparagus patch," recalls Nancy Thibodeau of Overgaard, Arizona. "It's so easy that I've fixed it many times since, even for a baby shower. The compliments were unending."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (10 ounces) frozen asparagus cuts, thawed and drained
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 1 cup flaked imitation crabmeat
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup soft bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Top with crab and sprinkle with cheese; set aside. In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Whisk in milk, mustard, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. Pour over asparagus. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 732mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

CRAB AU GRATIN



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Lovely dish with the addition of carrot, celery and red bell peppers for color and taste. Serve with crusty French Bread or as suggested below in Variation. Make a delicious lunch or first course.

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 14m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons minced carrots
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons minced red bell peppers
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups fresh lump crabmeat, picked over
fresh lemon juice, to taste
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • In a small heavy saucepan cook carrot, celery, and bell pepper in butter over moderate heat, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Add broth, wine, and tarragon and boil mixture until liquid is reduced to about 1 tablespoon.
  • Add cream, ¼ cup Parmesan, and boil sauce until thickened, 1- 2 minutes.
  • Stir in crab meat, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste and divide mixture between two 1-cup shallow baking dishes.
  • Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over mixture and set dishes in shallow baking pan.
  • Broil gratin about 4" from heat 2 minutes, or until bubbling and golden, and serve with toasts.
  • Serve with thinly sliced French bread, lightly toasted.
  • Variation: Using Portabello Mushrooms: Remove gills and broil (gill side down) about 2 minutes. With gill side up fill with mixture and return to broiler until golden on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.2, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 111.4, Sodium 481.9, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 9.2

NEW ORLEANS CRABMEAT AU GRATIN



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This is such a good dish. I would order this every time we went to Don's Seafood Hut in Lafayette....still do when I go home to visit. I have tried many recipes, and this is the closest I can come to theirs. This is a collaboration of many different recipes I have tried.

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb lump crabmeat
3 1/2 cups hot whipping cream
1/4 lb butter
1 ounce dry white wine
1/4 cup onion, grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 dash hot sauce
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
3 tablespoons flour
parsley, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • In a medium heavy bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the onions and garlic; sauté for 3-5 min or until vegetables are wilted. Be careful not to brown.
  • Sprinkle in the flour, blending well into the mixture.
  • Using a wire whisk, add the hot cream into the saucepan, stirring constantly until thick cream sauce is achieved.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Add the white wine, lemon juice, nutmeg, and hot sauce, stir to combine.
  • Sprinkle in half of the Cheddar cheese, stirring the mixture constantly.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. If mixture becomes too thick, add a small amount of hot water or whipping cream.
  • Place equal parts of the crabmeat in the bottom of 6 au gratin dishes, top with sauce-enough to cover and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 10 min or until cheese is bubbly.
  • OR.
  • Spread crabmeat on the bottom of an 8-inch baking dish, top with sauce, and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  • Bake for 30 min or until cheese is bubbly and melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 835.7, Fat 77.1, SaturatedFat 47.8, Cholesterol 317.9, Sodium 623.6, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 27.5

CAJUN CRABMEAT AU GRATIN



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Growing up in Louisiana, we were raised on Seafood. This Authentic Southern Crab dish is a favorite in my family.

Provided by Dennis Morazan

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 egg yolks
12 fluid ounces heavy cream
¼ cup butter
1 large yellow onion, minced
1 stalk celery, minced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded American cheese
1 pound cooked crabmeat
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 bunch green onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish. In a bowl, whip together the egg yolks and heavy cream.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute the onion and celery about 5 minutes. Season with salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and Creole seasoning. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very tender.
  • Mix the flour into the saucepan, and cook and stir continuously for 5 minutes. Mix in the egg yolk mixture. Stir in the 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and American cheese until melted. Remove from heat and fold in the crabmeat. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned. Remove from heat and top with the sharp Cheddar cheese and green onions. Allow the cheese to melt before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 212.2 mg, Fat 37.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 22.9 g, Sodium 1166.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CRAB MEAT AU GRATIN



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     casseroles, appetizer, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 egg yolk
4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 pound fresh lump crab meat, shell and cartilage removed, if any
4 tablespoons freshly grated Gruyere or Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler to high.
  • Melt two tablespoons of the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and blend well. Do not brown. Add the milk and cook, stirring with a whisk, until blended and smooth. Season with cayenne pepper, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  • Add the cream, bring to a boil and simmer briefly about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in half of the sherry, beat in the egg yolk well and remove from heat.
  • Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook them briefly until wilted. Add the crab meat and cook briefly, stirring gently. Sprinkle with the remaining sherry.
  • Spoon the crab meat into a baking dish and smooth over with a spatula. Cover with the hot sauce and spoon it over with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Place the dish under the broiler until golden brown and bubbling hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 479, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 895 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CREAMY CRAB AU GRATIN



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Red pepper sauce adds a little kick to a creamy crab mixture topped with crunchy bread crumbs.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (4 oz)
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
3/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 packages (8 oz each) refrigerated imitation crabmeat chunks or 2 cups chopped cooked crabmeat
1 cup soft bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 slices bread)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spray 3-quart saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook mushrooms and celery in saucepan about 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until celery is tender. Stir in broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
  • In small bowl, beat half-and-half, flour and pepper sauce with wire whisk until smooth; stir into vegetable mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in crabmeat.
  • Spoon crabmeat mixture into baking dish. Top with bread crumbs. Bake uncovered about 15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1580 mg

SEAFOOD AU GRATIN



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This is delicious and well worth the effort! Make sure the seafood is very fresh. Best if served in individual baking dishes, but can be made in one larger dish if they are not available.

Provided by JELI

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound bay or sea scallops, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups hot chicken broth
3 tablespoons chopped shallots
1 (4 ounce) can button mushrooms, drained
½ cup white wine
1 pound cooked crab meat
2 cups shredded provolone cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly butter 8 small baking dishes.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Saute shrimp and scallops until firm, about 5 minutes.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add chicken broth and raise heat to high. Stir until thickened. Mix in shallots, mushrooms and wine. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Arrange shrimp, scallops and crab in the bottom of prepared dishes. Pour sauce over seafood and cover with cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 12 t o15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 213.8 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1128.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CRAB AU GRATIN



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Categories     Cheese     Shellfish     Bake     Casserole/Gratin

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. paprika
1 1/2 cup of half and half
1/2 cup of cheddar cheese
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp. dry Sherry
1/2 cup mozzarella

Steps:

  • Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. Gradually blend in cream, stirring constantly until sauce is smooth and velvety. Add cheese, worcestershire, and crab. Add Sherry. Pour into baking dish. Top with cheese. Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality crab meat. Fresh or frozen crab meat works well in this dish, but avoid using canned crab meat, which can be mushy and flavorless.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. A combination of cheeses, such as Gruyère, Parmesan, and cheddar, creates a rich and flavorful sauce.
  • Don't overcook the crab. Crab is a delicate seafood that can easily become tough and chewy if it is overcooked. Cook the crab just until it is heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve immediately. Crab au gratin is best served hot and bubbly. Garnish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives, for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Crab au gratin is a classic French dish that is perfect for any special occasion. It is a rich and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your guests. With a few simple tips, you can easily make crab au gratin at home. So next time you are looking for a special dish to serve, give crab au gratin a try. You won't be disappointed.

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