Best 9 Downeast Crabmeat Pie Recipes

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Discover the culinary delight of down-home Maine cooking with our guide to the authentic downeast crabmeat pie. This classic dish combines the freshest crabmeat with a creamy sauce, nestled in a flaky, golden crust. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, our step-by-step instructions and expert tips will lead you to a perfect pie every time.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CRABMEAT QUICHE



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Serve for a delicious and elegant luncheon!

Provided by BRIGITS

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Quiche

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
3 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
1 cup crabmeat, drained and flaked
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons white wine
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 (9 inch) pie shell, partially baked
½ cup shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute green onion and red bell pepper until soft. Stir in crabmeat, and season with salt and pepper. Add wine, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs until light. Whisk in half-and-half, and crab mixture. Pour into pie crust, and sprinkle with Swiss cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 161.9 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 757.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

DOWN EAST CLAM PIE



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Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound shucked steamer clams
1/4 cup minced yellow onion
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
24 saltine crackers
3/4 cup milk or half-and-half
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red chili pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Pick over clams, and set them in a colander over a bowl to collect juices. When clams are well drained, transfer them to another bowl.
  • In a sauté pan, combine onion, red pepper and parsley with 2 tablespoons butter; cook gently over medium-low heat until vegetables are very soft but not brown. Add to bowl with clams. Crumble half the saltines in your hands, and stir into clam mixture.
  • Measure amount of juice from clams and add enough milk or half-and-half to make 1 cup. Add to clam mixture along with eggs, and stir to mix well. Add salt and black pepper to taste, and chili pepper, if you wish.
  • Use 1/2 tablespoon butter to butter bottom and sides of a 1-quart baking or soufflé dish. Turn clam mixture into dish.
  • Crumble remaining saltines a little more finely than first batch. In sauté pan, combine cracker crumbs with remaining butter; cook over medium heat just until they start to brown. Spoon crumbs over clams, and set dish in oven for 1 hour, checking after 45 minutes. If top of casserole is still pale, turn heat to 425 degrees for last 15 minutes. If it is starting to get too brown, place a sheet of aluminum foil loosely over top while casserole finishes cooking. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 286, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 606 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CRAB MEAT PIE RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by cgipe

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 1/2 ounces crab meat
1 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoon grated onion
2 tablespoon chopped green pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Unbaked pie shell

Steps:

  • Combine crab meat, celery, salt, onion, green pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, eggs and all but 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Mix lightly. Turn into unbaked pie shell, sprinkle with reserved crumbs and Cheddar cheese. Bake 25 minutes in a 350°F oven, or until firm and brown. Should be golden brown and fluffy.

IMPOSSIBLY EASY SEAFOOD PIE



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Ahoy there! A savory blend of crab and rich cheeses bakes in this delicious pie that's hearty enough to satisfy even the hungriest of crews.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (6 ounces) frozen ready-to-serve crabmeat, thawed and drained, or 1 package (5 ounces) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed and drained
1 cup shredded sharp natural Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained, if desired
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease pie plate, 9x1 1/4 inches. Mix crabmeat, cheeses, onions and pimientos in pie plate.
  • Stir remaining ingredients in bowl with fork until blended. Pour into pie plate.
  • Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and knife inserted in center comes out clean (some cream cheese may stick to knife). Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg

CRAB PIE RECIPE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by á-46109

Number Of Ingredients 12

2- 9 ″ deep pie crusts (baked 3 minutes and cooled)
1 pound lump crab meat
4 eggs
2 tablespoon flour
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup whole milk
8 ounce shredded Swiss cheese
8 ounce shredded Cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper
(Note: You can use backfin, it is fine. Lump is the most expensive and not necessary.)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF Bake your crust for 3 minutes. We used Pillsbury pie dough and it worked out great. We did spray the pie pans with Pam spray to keep the crust from sticking. Combine eggs, flour, mayonnaise and milk, mix well. Add cheese, 1 teaspoon Old Bay, onion and pepper and mix well. Fold in crab meat and try not to separate the lumps of crab meat too much. Pour into 2 separate pie crusts, sprinkle with additional Old Bay Seasoning. Bake at 350ºF for 50 minutes or until knife comes out clean. (Check at about 40 minutes to avoid burning, since ovens vary.)

DOWNEAST CRABMEAT PIE



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This is THE best recipe! Only requires 3/4 c. of crabmeat. Love this recipe with shrimp &/or lobster, too.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Crab

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup light cream or 3/4 cup whole milk
2 eggs
salt & pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
3/4 lb crabmeat (fresh picked is better if you can get it)
paprika
1 unbaked pie shell

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
  • Mix first four ingredients.
  • Stir in crab, s&p.
  • Pour into pie shell.
  • Melt butter and add bread crumbs.
  • Stir.
  • Sprinkle over crab mixture.
  • Sprinkle w/ a few dashes of paprika.
  • Bake 40-45 minutes.
  • Let rest 10 minutes or so before serving.

DOWN EAST CRAB CAKES



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Make and share this Down East Crab Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb fresh-picked maine crabmeat (or any other fresh crabmeat)
3 cups unseasoned dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 -5 dashes Tabasco sauce or 4 -5 dashes other hot pepper sauce
1 medium red bell pepper, finely minced
4 scallions, minced
1 stalk celery, finely minced
1 large egg
1 cup mayonnaise (approximately)
1/4 cup additional breadcrumbs, for coating
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Combine crabmeat, breadcrumbs, mustard, hot sauce, bell pepper, scallions, celery and egg in a large bowl.
  • Add just enough mayonnaise to hold the ingredients together, being careful not to make it so moist that the mixture will fall apart.
  • Divide into 8 patties.
  • Coat with additional bread crumbs, then fry, four at a time, in hot oil until crispy and brown on all sides.
  • ***Patties can be made ahead of time and frozen- they freeze very well.

NEW ENGLAND CRAB CAKES



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This recipe comes from Maine and is EXCELLENT! These cakes are so yummy they almost melt in your mouth! They're great served with a seafood pasta salad, boiled potatoes, or fresh steamed veggies.

Provided by Jenna T

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound crabmeat
½ cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a medium size bowl, combine the bread crumbs and the crab meat. Stir the beaten egg, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire and Old Bay Seasoning. Lightly mix these ingredients being careful not to overwork the crab meat. Form into 8 round, flat crab cakes.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the cakes on each side until crusty and golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 172.3 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1277.1 mg, Sugar 2 g

CRABMEAT PIE



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Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (6-ounce) packages frozen crab meat thawed and drained or 2 6 1/2 -ounce cans crabmeat, drained
1/4 cup onion finely chopped
2 tablespoons celery chopped
2 tablespoons parsley minced
2 tablespoons sherry
4 eggs lightly beaten
2 cups light cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Remove bits of shell and cartilage from drained crabmeat combine with onion, celery, parsley and sherry. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Bake unbaked pastry shell at 450° for 5 minutes remove from oven and add crabmeat mixture to partially baked pastry shell. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over crabmeat mixture in pastry shell. Bake 15 additional minutes at 450°, then reduce oven temperature to 350°. Continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes until mixture is set, or until a sharp knife inserted about 2 inches from pastry edge comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Use the freshest crabmeat possible. Fresh crabmeat will have a sweet, delicate flavor, while frozen crabmeat can be tough and bland.
  • Be careful not to overcook the crabmeat. Overcooked crabmeat will be tough and rubbery.
  • Use a light hand when seasoning the crabmeat. Too much seasoning can overwhelm the delicate flavor of the crab.
  • Serve the crabmeat pie immediately after it is baked. This will ensure that the crust is crispy and the filling is hot and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Down East Crabmeat Pie is a classic Maine dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. With its flaky crust, creamy filling, and succulent crabmeat, Down East Crabmeat Pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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