Best 4 Deviled Dungeness Crab With Wild Rice And Orzo Pilaf Recipes

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Deviled Dungeness Crab with Wild Rice and Orzo Pilaf is a decadent and delicious dish that combines the rich flavors of crab, wild rice, and orzo pasta in a creamy and flavorful sauce. The Dungeness crab provides a sweet and succulent base for the dish, while the wild rice and orzo add a nutty and earthy flavor. The creamy sauce is made with a combination of white wine, butter, and heavy cream, and is seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices, including paprika, garlic, and cayenne pepper. This dish is sure to be a hit at any dinner party or special occasion.

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CRAB RICE



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Walk into a Gullah restaurant and you're sure to find crab rice on the menu. It's our version of fried rice, and it is the perfect way to use up any leftover rice you may have. Succulent blue crab claw meat is what makes this dish so special. Serve it as a side or as a main dish.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Time 55m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups chicken stock
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice, such as Carolina Gold, rinsed to remove the starch
1 stalk celery, cut into large pieces
1 clove garlic
1 large onion, cut into large pieces
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into large pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more if needed
1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
1 pound blue crab claw meat, picked through to remove any shells
2 generous pinches Miss Brown's House Seasoning, recipe follows
1 large tomato, diced (1 cup)
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the rice. Cover, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, then fluff with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, pulse the celery, garlic, onion and bell pepper in a food processor until minced. Heat the butter and oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until the butter melts. Add the minced vegetables. Saute until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the crab meat and House Seasoning. Cook until the crab meat has browned, about 5 minutes. Add additional butter, if the vegetables become too dry and begin to brown too quickly. Stir in the rice and tomato. Cover and simmer until the rice is fluffy, 5 more minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
  • Stir together the garlic and onion powders, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

WILD RICE AND ORZO PILAF



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A friend of mine served this side dish for a group dinner. We all loved and devoured it. It's so very easy and versatile that you can personalize it to suit your own taste.

Provided by Tricia McTamaney

Categories     Green Pea Side Dishes

Time 1h18m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked wild rice
salt to taste
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups chopped onions
1 ½ cups frozen peas
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring water, wild rice, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain excess liquid, fluff rice with a fork, and cook uncovered 5 minutes more.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cover and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter, peas, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until combined, about 1 minute more.
  • Pour rice and orzo into a serving dish. Stir in the pea mixture and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.9 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 11.5 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 50.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

DEVILED DUNGENESS CRAB



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Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup light cream
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon grated onion
3/4 pound fresh Dungeness crab (or any locally available fresh crab)
1/2 cup bread crumbs
4 lemon slices
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan until foamy. Add flour and cook 3 minutes. Slowly add light cream, Worcestershire, and onion, stirring until thoroughly blended and thickened. Remove from heat and stir in crabmeat until well mixed. Spoon mixture into 4 scallop shells and refrigerate until well chilled. Remove filled shells from refrigerator and top with bread crumbs, dots of remaining butter, lemon slices and paprika. Bake for 15 minutes or until bread crumbs are browned and crab mixture is bubbly. Serve immediately. Editors' Extra: If you don't have scallop shells, this works well in any shallow oven-proof dish. Fun Fact: Dungeness crab is the world's standard for super-premium crab. It is unmatched for quality, texture and taste. Dungeness crabs are found only on the West Coast of the United States from central California to the Gulf of Alaska. It gets its name from the small fishing village of Dungeness on the Strait of Juan de Fuca in Washington state where the first commercial harvesting of the crab was done. The Dungeness Crab & Seafood Festival is held each year in Port Angeles, Washington, near Dungeness.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

IMITATION CRAB AND WILD RICE



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Simple way to add seafood to the weekly menu at home. Very popular at potluck dinners.

Provided by Melanie B

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ¼ cups water
1 (6 ounce) package uncooked long grain and wild rice mix, with seasoning packet
2 tablespoons salted butter, divided
½ cup diced onions
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, chopped
½ teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Combine water, wild rice mix, contents of seasoning packet, and 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low or medium-low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
  • While rice is cooking, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large frying pan over low heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Add beans and corn; cook, stirring often, until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add imitation crab and season with pepper. Saute until imitation crab is warm, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Mix cooked rice into the crab mixture and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.5 calories, Carbohydrate 69.6 g, Cholesterol 26.6 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 1553.6 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

Tips:

  • Freshness is key. Use the freshest crab meat you can find for the best flavor. If you're using frozen crab meat, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before using.
  • Don't overmix the crab mixture. Overmixing can make the crab mixture tough.
  • Be careful not to overcook the crab cakes. Overcooked crab cakes will be tough and dry.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular choices include tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and lemon butter sauce.
  • Garnish the crab cakes with fresh herbs, such as chives, parsley, or dill, for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Deviled crab is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it as an appetizer, main course, or side dish, this recipe is sure to please everyone at the table. With its creamy, flavorful filling and crispy coating, deviled crab is a dish that is sure to impress. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish, give this deviled crab recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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