Best 7 King Crab Au Gratin Recipes

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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



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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

2 egg yolks
12 fluid ounces heavy cream
¼ cup butter
1 large yellow onion, minced
1 stalk celery, minced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded American cheese
1 pound cooked crabmeat
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 bunch green onions

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



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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

2 (12 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (6 ounce) can crab meat, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch paprika

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



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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

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon butter, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 2/3 cup chopped imitation crabmeat
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons minced chives
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
Assorted crackers

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



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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

2 (6 ounce) packages frozen crabmeat
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup light cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained (I like to use fresh mushrooms and different ones at times to change the flavor of the dish)
2 grated onions
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika (I like szedged or Tones because the flavor is richer)
2 tablespoons white wine (optional)
1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumb

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



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 10 to 12 crepes

Number Of Ingredients 29

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup light beer
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon melted butter, plus butter for sauteing
Crabmeat Filling, recipe follows
8 to 10 ounces cooked crabmeat or canned
1 teaspoon shallots, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dry English mustard
1/4 teaspoon prepared horseradish
Pinch salt and pepper
1 lemon, juiced
1/3 cup bechamel sauce, recipe follows
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup fine bread crumbs, fresh as possible
1 tablespoon corn oil
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley
1 teaspoon finely chopped chives
1 tablespoon Parmesan, grated
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, sliced
3 tablespoons flour
Pinch thyme
Pinch nutmeg
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt

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



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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

1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (4 oz)
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
3/4 cup fat-free half-and-half
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 packages (8 oz each) refrigerated imitation crabmeat chunks or 2 cups chopped cooked crabmeat
1 cup soft bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 slices bread)

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



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     casseroles, appetizer, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 egg yolk
4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 pound fresh lump crab meat, shell and cartilage removed, if any
4 tablespoons freshly grated Gruyere or Parmesan cheese

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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