Best 2 Crab Meat Mornay Recipes

Crab meat mornay is a decadent seafood dish that features succulent crab meat smothered in a creamy mornay sauce. Savory, satisfying, and rich in flavor, the dish is often served as an elegant appetizer or as a main course accompanied by vegetables and rice. The delicate sweetness of the crab meat pairs perfectly with the luxuriousness of the mornay sauce, while the addition of herbs, spices, and aromatics elevates the dish to a culinary masterpiece. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, preparing crab meat mornay is a delightful and rewarding experience that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB-MEAT MORNAY

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Provided by Julia Reed

Categories appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, softened
1 bunch scallions, chopped, with some green included
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups heavy cream
8 ounces (2 cups) grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1 pound jumbo lump crab meat
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Toast points or tart shells (Siljans is a good, crispy brand)

Steps:

Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat..Add the scallions and sauté about 3 minutes,until soft.
Whisk in the flour. Add the cream and whisk until smooth. Stir in the cheese and blend until smooth. Add the sherry and cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) and gently fold in the crab meat and parsley.
Serve in a chafing dish accompanied by toast points,or fill small tart shells and pass them on trays.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 319, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 280 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRAB MEAT MORNAY

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Sometimes I leave out the cayenne and sometimes I put more, it depends on who it is made for. I like it both ways. Enjoy!

Provided by Eddie Jordan

Categories Seafood Appetizers

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 stick butter, melted
1 small bunch green onions
small amount parsley
1 lb lump crab meat
1 pt half & half or heavy cream
1 8 oz. pkg. grated swiss cheese.
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
cayenne pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Melt butter in a heavy sauce pan, saute onions and parsley.
2. Add flour and half & half and swiss cheese.
3. Continue to stir until cheese melts, fold in crab maet and seasoning. Serve with crackers.

Tips:

For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk.
If you don't have dry white wine, you can use chicken broth or water.
Be careful not to overcook the crab meat, or it will become tough.
Serve crab meat mornay over rice, pasta, or vegetables.
Garnish with fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

Crab meat mornay is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give crab meat mornay a try.