Are you looking for a decadent and luxurious dish to impress your family and friends? Consider king crab au gratin. This elegant seafood casserole combines the tender, succulent meat of king crab with a creamy, cheesy sauce, topped with a golden brown crust. Au gratin is a classic French cooking technique that involves baking a dish with a topping of bread crumbs, cheese, and sometimes butter. When it comes to king crab au gratin, the creamy sauce is often made with a combination of butter, flour, milk, cream, and seasonings.
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CAJUN CRABMEAT AU GRATIN
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
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
KING CRAB APPETIZERS
These crab tartlets have long since been a family favorite and are requested often at holiday get togethers.
Provided by 102183
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pastries
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 tartlet pans.
- Divide rolls in half and press into the prepared tartlet pans. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, crab, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, green onions and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon 1 teaspoon of mixture into tarts and garnish with paprika.
- Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until light brown. These freeze wonderfully. Just reheat before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 40.1 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 721.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
CRAB AU GRATIN SPREAD
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
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.
KING CRAB AU GRATIN
What's not to like about Crab..didn't say a crab..But the ultimate King Crab is delectible anytime. This recipe is an old time favorite of the church ladies group.
Provided by glitter
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 22m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Defrost the crabmeat.
- Melt the butter in saucepan.
- Stir in the flour and keep stirring until smooth.
- Gradually add milk, cream, and the chicken broth.
- Keep stirring over a low heat to keep the sauce smooth and you want it to thicken.
- Now add your cheese, mushrooms, onion, salt, paprika, and wine.
- Stir the mixture until the cheese is melted.
- Now stir in the crabmeat gently.
- Pour mixture into a well greased 1 1/2 qt/ casserole.
- Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top.
- Bake at 400* for about 10-15 min.
- or until the top is golden brown.
- Serve over hot cooked rice.
KING CRABMEAT CREPES WITH BECHAMEL CREAM GRATIN
Steps:
- Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the beer, mixing until smooth. Beat the eggs and egg yolks in a small bowl, add to the batter and whisk until smooth. Add the sour cream and melted butter. Heat a 6 inch saute pan, add a light coating of butter, and make individual crepes until the batter is used up.
- Fill center of each crepe with crabmeat mixture. Roll crepes up and transfer them to a shallow buttered ovenproof dish.
- In a mixing bowl combine the bread crumbs, oil, garlic, parsley, chives, and Parmesan. Mix well and sprinkle over the filled crepes. Bake in a preheated 400 degree F oven for about 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Serve hot.
- On top of a double boiler over simmering water combine crabmeat with shallots, mustard, horseradish, salt, pepper, lemon juice, bichamel sauce and mayonnaise. Cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Melt butter in a saucepan. Add onion and saute until transparent. Stir in flour and cook over medium heat until a roux is formed. Mix in thyme and nutmeg. In another saucepan, bring milk and salt to a boil. Pour hot milk quickly into the roux and stir until thickened. Simmer slowly for 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Strain the sauce through a fine sieve.
CREAMY CRAB AU GRATIN
Red pepper sauce adds a little kick to a creamy crab mixture topped with crunchy bread crumbs.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spray 3-quart saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook mushrooms and celery in saucepan about 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until celery is tender. Stir in broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
- In small bowl, beat half-and-half, flour and pepper sauce with wire whisk until smooth; stir into vegetable mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in crabmeat.
- Spoon crabmeat mixture into baking dish. Top with bread crumbs. Bake uncovered about 15 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1580 mg
CRAB MEAT AU GRATIN
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories casseroles, appetizer, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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
Tips:
- Choose the freshest king crab legs available. Look for legs that are bright red and have a firm texture. Avoid legs that are brown or have a slimy texture.
- Cook the king crab legs properly. Overcooking will make the crab tough and chewy. To prevent this, cook the crab legs for just a few minutes until they are heated through.
- Use a variety of cheeses in the au gratin sauce. This will give the sauce a rich and complex flavor. Some good options include Gruyère, Parmesan, and cheddar.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add vegetables, herbs, or spices to the au gratin sauce to create a unique flavor profile.
- Serve the king crab au gratin immediately. This dish is best enjoyed hot and fresh out of the oven.
Conclusion:
King crab au gratin is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for special occasions. By following these tips, you can make sure that your king crab au gratin turns out perfect every time.
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