Best 3 Easy Crab Quiche Recipes

Seafood lovers, delight yourselves with the delicate and luscious flavors of crab quiche! This extraordinary dish tantalizes the taste buds with its creamy texture, flaky crust, and the succulent sweetness of crab meat. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner, crab quiche is a versatile dish that can be tailored to your preferences. Whether you like your quiche loaded with vegetables or prefer a more classic preparation, this article will guide you through the process of creating an easy yet impressive crab quiche that will surely become a favorite in your kitchen.

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EASY CRAB & SCALLOP QUICHE

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Easy to put together. Freezes well for parties or dinners weeks from now! Enough to make 2 - 9 inch quiche.

Provided by Chef Florida Janie

Categories Savory Pies

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 8 slices per pie, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 prepared pie crusts
2 cups king crab meat
1 cup bay scallop
1 (12 ounce) can Carnation Evaporated Milk
6 eggs
16 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
16 ounces shredded swiss cheese
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper

Steps:

Set aside the pie crust. If its frozen, let thaw to room temperature.
In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients. You may subsitute shrimp or lobster for any of the above seafood.
Mix all ingredients well and pour into pie crusts.
Bake 20 minutes at 400 degrees until the edges of the pie crust are nice and brown. Ovens may vary so watch your crust so it doesn't burn.
Bake an additional 35 minutes at 350 until the top of the quiche is nice and bubbly and a bit brown. Again, ovens may vary, so you'll know they are done when you test witha fork or knife and it comes out clean.
Cool on a cooloing rack for 20-30 minutes before serving.
This recipe should make 2- 9 inch quiche. So, you can always freeze one for later! Wrap tightly and freeze cooked quiche up to 4 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.5, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 135.3, Sodium 888.8, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 21.7

CRAB QUICHE- EASY

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I got this recipe when I lived in Santa Cruz, CA. Every year we anxiously awaited the fresh crab season to begin. Boats came into the wharf with big, beautiful, cheap fresh crab. Oh, were they good! And we always had fresh lemons on our small backyard lemon tree. We were more than ready for fresh crab dinners. This crust-less...

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories Seafood

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 can(s) (6 ounces) crab meat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed
or use fresh crab meat, cooked and flaked
1/2 c shredded zucchini
1 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
6 Tbsp chopped green onion
6 large eggs, beaten
1 can(s) (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 tsp ground mustard
1/2-1 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp lemon zest, finely grated
paprika

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 9 inch deep dish pie plate. Mix together crab meat, zucchini, cheese, and onions. Press onto bottom and sides of prepared pie plate.
2. Lightly beat eggs. Add milk, mustard, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Stir together to combine well. Pour into pie plate on top of seafood mixture. Sprinkle with paprika, as desired. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted into center comes out clean. Remove from oven. Let sit for 8-10 minutes before cutting.
3. Cut into 6 slices to serve as a main dish. Great with a fresh salad and French bread. Or cut into 12 or more small slices for an appetizer.

EASY CRAB QUICHE

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Even my husband likes this quiche and it is so easy to make.

Provided by Nita Smith

Categories Seafood

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 eggs
1 can(s) french fried onions
1 c cheddar cheese
1 c sour cream
1 can(s) white crab meat
1 9 inch. unbaked pastry shell

Steps:

1. Beat eggs. Add french fried onions, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and crabmeat. Mix well and turn mixture into pie shell.
2. Bake in a 350-degree oven until firm and lightly browned (about 30 minutes.)

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your quiche.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the quiche tough.
Bake the quiche until the center is set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
Let the quiche cool slightly before slicing. This will help it hold its shape.
Serve the quiche warm or at room temperature. It is also delicious the next day, cold from the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

Crab quiche is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy filling, flaky crust, and savory crab flavor, crab quiche is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.