Best 6 Crabmeat Au Gratin Recipes

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Are you searching for a delightful and flavorful dish to tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests? Look no further than "Crabmeat au Gratin." This classic French casserole combines the sweet and delicate flavor of crab with a creamy and indulgent sauce, all topped with a crispy, golden-brown crust. "Crabmeat au Gratin" is a sophisticated dish that is perfect for special occasions or a romantic dinner. With its rich and luxurious flavor, it's sure to leave a lasting impression on your palate. Join us as we explore the culinary journey of creating this delectable dish. We'll guide you through the process of selecting the freshest crabmeat, preparing the creamy sauce, and achieving the perfect gratin crust. Along the way, you'll discover tips and variations to make this recipe your own. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on the delicious adventure of making "Crabmeat au Gratin."

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

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

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

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

Tips:

  • Start with a flavorful base. Use a combination of butter, garlic, shallots, and white wine to create a rich and aromatic foundation for your crabmeat au gratin.
  • Choose high-quality crabmeat. Fresh or frozen crabmeat works well in this dish. Avoid using canned crabmeat, as it will not have the same flavor or texture.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. A combination of Gruyère, Parmesan, and cheddar cheeses will give your crabmeat au gratin a complex and flavorful cheese sauce.
  • Don't overcook the crabmeat. Crabmeat is delicate and cooks quickly. Overcooking will make it tough and rubbery.
  • Serve immediately. Crabmeat au gratin is best served hot and bubbly, straight out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Crabmeat au gratin is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich and creamy sauce, tender crabmeat, and crispy breadcrumb topping, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you are serving it as a main course or a side dish, crabmeat au gratin is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a special dish to make, give this classic recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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