Best 11 Herb Crab Quiche Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of culinary creations, where flavors dance and aromas enchant. Today, we embark on a delectable journey to discover the secrets of crafting the perfect herb crab quiche. This savory dish, a symphony of textures and tastes, is a testament to the culinary artistry that transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable masterpiece. As we delve into the world of herb crab quiche, we'll explore the essential elements that contribute to its greatness: the flaky, golden-brown crust, the velvety smooth custard filling, and the succulent crab meat infused with the vibrant flavors of herbs. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRAB QUICHE



Crab Quiche image

My husband loves quiche and he asked me if I could try to make him one. I decided to try a crab quiche, and it was gone in one sitting. You won't be disappointed!

Provided by JIMZGRL

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 inch) deep dish frozen pie crust
4 eggs
1 cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 dashes hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™), or to taste
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, flaked
1 green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake the pie crust for about 10 minutes, until just starting to brown. Remove from the oven, and allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Stir in shredded cheese, onion and imitation crab. Pour into the pie shell.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, then turn off the oven, but leave the door closed. Leave quiche in the oven for an additional 20 to 30 minutes until firm. This will give it a smoother texture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 154.1 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 691 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CRAB QUICHE



Crab Quiche image

Chopped green onions and sweet red pepper bring a bit of color to this golden entree. The creamy filling features imitation crabmeat and Swiss cheese. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon butter
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup flaked imitation crabmeat, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge.Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake for 5 minutes; remove foil. Bake 5 minutes longer. Immediately sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over crust., Reduce heat to 375°. In a skillet, saute red pepper and onions in butter until tender. , In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, salt and pepper. Stir in the crab, red pepper mixture and remaining cheese. Pour into crust., Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 432mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CRAB QUICHE



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An easy and delicious crab quiche, with lots of herbs and Gruyere cheese. Make one quiche, but is easily doubled.

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     Brunch     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 9-inch frozen deep dish pie shell (thawed, unbaked)
5 large eggs
1 1/2 cups half and half cream (10% b.f.)
2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives (plus whole chives for topping, or 1/2 tsp dried)
2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley (or 1/2 tsp dried)
2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro (or 1/2 tsp dried, or omit and use more parsley)
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or substitute a pinch of celery salt and a pinch of paprika)
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup Gruyere cheese (grated, or substitute Swiss or Emmental)
1/2 lb. lump crabmeat (canned or thawed if frozen, and picked over)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F. (not fan assisted) with rack in the centre of the oven.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, herbs and seasoning. Stir in grated cheese and crabmeat.
  • Pour the egg mixture into thawed, unbaked pie crust (you may have a tiny bit of filling that won't fit). Use a fork to gently distribute the crab and herbs evenly in the pan. Lay several whole chives across the top.
  • Bake quiche until filling puffs and is no longer wobbly in centre when quiche is gently shaken, about 40-45 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 162 mg, Sodium 672 mg, TransFat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRAB QUICHE II



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I love Quiche and imitation crab. This combines the best of both worlds. It is a simple and versatile recipe that whips up in a jiffy.

Provided by thatchbo

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 45m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup milk
½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
½ pound imitation crabmeat
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, milk, mayonnaise and cornstarch. Stir in the cheese, imitation crabmeat and pepper. Pour into the pie shell.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 88.3 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 601.9 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

CRAB-MEAT QUICHE



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A proper quiche (also known as a tarte salée, or savory open pie) should have really good pastry and contain a soft, tender eggy custard. It should be light enough to serve as a first course, or in larger portions for a simple main course. It should be something to sing about. This is a rosy bisque-like shellfish quiche with a handful of crab meat (use shrimp or lobster if you like).

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     breakfast, dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Short-crust dough (see recipe), rolled and chilled in a 9 1/2-inch tart pan
1 small red pepper
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
Pinch cayenne
1 and 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
2 teaspoons slivered chives
6 ounces cooked crab meat, or use chopped cooked shrimp or lobster

Steps:

  • Bake prepared dough at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Patch any small holes with leftover dough. Cool.
  • Set red pepper in the flames of a stovetop gas burner turned to high. Turn with tongs until skin is blackened, 5 to 7 minutes, then cool. Peel, remove seeds and veins, and slice into 1/4-inch strips.
  • Make the custard: in mixing bowl, beat eggs, mustard, salt, black pepper, paprika and cayenne. Whisk in cream and herbs. Set aside.
  • Set tart pan on a baking sheet. Spread crab meat evenly over bottom of pastry. Arrange red pepper strips over crab meat. Beat custard once more and carefully pour into tart shell. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, until top is golden and custard is set. Cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 341, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 466 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

QUICHE WITH HERBS AND GOAT CHEESE



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This green quiche laden with herbs and with thin slices of fresh goat cheese baked on top has a Gallic rusticity. A proper quiche (also known as a tarte salée, or savory open pie) should have really good pastry and contain a soft, tender eggy custard. It should be light enough to serve as a first course, or in larger portions for a simple main course. It should be something to sing about.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     breakfast, dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Short-crust dough (see recipe), rolled and chilled in a 9 1/2-inch tart pan
3 large eggs
1 and 1/4 cups half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons chopped scallions
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

Steps:

  • Bake prepared dough at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Patch any small holes with leftover dough. Cool.
  • Make the custard: in mixing bowl, beat eggs. Whisk in half-and-half, salt, pepper, lemon zest, thyme, scallions and parsley. Set aside.
  • Set tart pan on a baking sheet. Spread goat cheese slices evenly over bottom of pastry. Beat custard once more and carefully pour into shell. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, until top is golden and custard is set. Cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 257, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 377 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CRAB QUICHE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings, or 16 appetiz

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/3 cups flour
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold, unsalted butter, cut into 1/2inch cubes
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
2 to 3 tablespoons iced water
1 bunch watercress, cleaned and finely chopped
8 ounces cooked crabmeat
1 tablespoon wholegrain mustard
2 eggs
2 yolks
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons sherry
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, butter, egg, salt and 1 teaspoon water. Mix lightly with your fingertips until pastry forms pea-sized pieces. You should be able to see chunks of fat, and the pastry should be moist enough to begin to stick together. If the pastry is too dry, add up to 2 more tablespoons of water.
  • Turn the pastry out onto a lightly floured work surface, dust with flour, and knead it until the pastry is smooth, about 3 to 4 times. Transfer to a plastic bag and form pastry into a disk. Refrigerate a minimum of 30 minutes, or up to 3 days.
  • In a small bowl, combine the watercress and crabmeat and toss well. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and arrange the rack in the middle of the oven. On a generously floured surface, roll pastry from the center out, lifting the pastry, turning slightly, and occasionally flipping to prevent sticking. Roll pastry to 1/8-inch thickness. Lightly butter and flour a 8 by 12-inch tart pan with removable bottom, and line with pastry. fork. Line the pastry with parchment or aluminum foil larger Prick the bottom all over with a than the pan and fill the pan with weights, rice, or beans. Bake about 20 minutes, until the edges begin to color. Remove the paper and weights, and brush the mustard over the bottom of the pastry. Lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees F. In a bowl, beat eggs and yolks lightly with milk and cream, add sherry, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Spoon crab mixture into tart shell, spreading evenly. Pour custard over crab to within 1/4-inch of the top of the crust. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until custard puffs. Allow to cool 10 minutes before serving. Remove tart shell and serve warm or room temperature.

ONE-STEP CRAB QUICHE



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Make and share this One-Step Crab Quiche recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 quiche, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 refrigerated pie crust, fluted
1/4 cup finely chopped vidalia onion
1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1 cup frozen chopped spinach
1 cup whole milk
3 eggs
1 cup swiss cheese, diced
1 (8 ounce) package of softened cream cheese, cut in ½-inch squares
1/2 lb fresh crabmeat, picked over

Steps:

  • Line a pie plate with pie crust.
  • In a large bowl, whisk thoroughly 3 eggs.
  • Add and mix together all other items listed above, except crabmeat.
  • Lastly, stir in gently the crabmeat and pour into the pie dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven at 350°F for 1 hour.
  • Remove; dust with Old Bay seasoning and serve at table in 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.6, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 142.7, Sodium 363.4, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.6, Protein 16.3

CRAB QUICHE



Crab Quiche image

Provided by Tony Kerum

Categories     Egg     Brunch     Bake     Lunch     Crab     Fall     Winter     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

For pastry
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
For filling
1 (1-lb) king crab leg, thawed if frozen, or 1/2 lb lump crabmeat, picked over
4 large eggs
2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning such as Paul Prudhomme's
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 oz coarsely grated Monterey Jack cheese (1/2 cup)
2 oz coarsely grated Swiss cheese (1/2 cup)
Special Equipment
a pastry or bench scraper; a 9-inch glass or ceramic deep-dish pie plate; pie weights or raw rice

Steps:

  • Make pastry:
  • Blend together flour, butter, shortening, and salt in a bowl with your fingertips or a pastry blender (or pulse in a food processor) just until most of mixture resembles coarse meal with some roughly pea-size butter lumps. Drizzle evenly with 3 tablespoons ice water and gently stir with a fork (or pulse in processor) until incorporated.
  • Squeeze a small handful: If it doesn't hold together, add more ice water, 1/2 tablespoon at a time, stirring (or pulsing) until just incorporated, then test again. (Do not overwork mixture, or pastry will be tough.)
  • Turn out mixture onto a work surface and divide into 4 portions. With heel of your hand, smear each portion once or twice in a forward motion to help distribute fat. Gather dough together with scraper and press into a ball, then flatten into a 4-inch disk. Chill dough, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • Roll out dough into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface with a floured rolling pin and fit into pie plate. Trim excess dough, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang, then fold overhang under pastry and press against rim of pie plate to reinforce edge. Decoratively crimp edge and lightly prick bottom and side of shell with a fork. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Line shell with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake until pastry is pale golden along rim and set underneath foil, about 20 minutes. Carefully remove foil and weights and bake shell until bottom and side are pale golden, about 10 minutes more. Cool completely in pie plate on a rack, about 20 minutes.
  • Make filling:
  • If using crab leg, hack through shell with a large heavy knife and cut meat into 1/2-inch pieces. Discard shell.
  • Whisk together eggs, cream, herbs, seafood seasoning, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, then stir in cheeses and crabmeat.
  • Pour into prebaked crust and bake until filling puffs and is no longer wobbly in center when quiche is gently shaken, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool in pie plate on rack 15 minutes.

BUTTERY CRAB QUICHE



Buttery Crab Quiche image

-Maryellen Hays, Wolcottville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 unbaked deep-dish pastry shell (9 inches)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup french-fried onions

Steps:

  • Bake unpricked pastry shell at 425° for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the flour, eggs, milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg until smooth. Add the crab, mushrooms and cheeses. Pour into pastry shell., Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Top with onions. Bake 10 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 506mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 16g protein.

JOHN TRAVOLTA'S CRAB QUICHE



John Travolta's Crab Quiche image

Make and share this John Travolta's Crab Quiche recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Abby C

Categories     Crab

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup chilled butter
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
2 cups all-purpose flour
5 -6 tablespoons cold water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb cleaned jumbo lump crabmeat (fresh, not frozen)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil
1 cup grated monterey jack cheese
1 1/2 cups grated gruyere cheese
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3 eggs, plus
1 egg yolk
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • To make the dough, put chilled butter, shortening, flour, and salt in a mixer with a paddle attached.
  • Mix on medium until blended, about 3-4 minutes.
  • (It will look like cornmeal.) Then add the water.
  • As soon as the dough comes together, turn the mixer off.
  • This should only take about 10 seconds.
  • (Do not over mix) Take dough out of machine and chill in refrigerator for about 1 hour.
  • Prepare the custard by mixing all ingredients together.
  • Roll out dough to about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Line the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 of each cheese on the bottom.
  • Add crab meat.
  • Sprinkle herbs over crab meat.
  • Sprinkle on the rest of the cheese.
  • Pour custard over all the ingredients almost to the top of the pie dish.
  • Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 325 degrees F.
  • Let stand 30 minutes before serving.
  • (Recipe courtesy The National Enquirer).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 863.9, Fat 62.8, SaturatedFat 35.2, Cholesterol 363.2, Sodium 840.8, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 39.1

Tips:

  • For a richer quiche, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika for a little spice.
  • If you don't have fresh herbs, use 1 teaspoon of dried herbs per 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs.
  • Use a variety of cheeses for a more complex flavor. Cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyère are all good choices.
  • Garnish the quiche with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of paprika before serving.

Conclusion:

This herb crab quiche is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are serving it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this quiche is sure to be a hit. With its flaky crust, creamy custard filling, and generous helping of crab and herbs, this quiche is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make quiche recipe, give this herb crab quiche a try. You won't be disappointed.

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