Best 8 Quick Crab Mornay Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of the sea with our guide to crafting the perfect "quick crab mornay". This creamy, decadent dish combines the sweet, succulent meat of crab with a rich, flavorful mornay sauce. As its name suggests, this recipe offers a delightful balance between time-efficiency and culinary excellence. Let us embark on a culinary journey where you'll discover the secrets to creating a quick and easy crab mornay that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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CRAB MORNAY



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"I sometimes have unexpected dinner guests, so I keep the ingredients for this easy microwave entree on hand," relates Beverly Callison of Memphis, Tennessee. Prepared pastry shells overflow with a creamy combination of canned crab and mushrooms. "I serve this with a packaged salad and receive lots of compliments on the meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (10 ounces) frozen puff pastry shells
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
6 green onions, sliced
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
3 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bake pastry shells according to package directions. Meanwhile, place butter in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 20-30 seconds or until melted. Add the mushrooms, onions and pimientos. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually stir into the vegetable mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes or until thickened, stirring often. Add the cheese, crab, salt and cayenne. , Cook, covered, on high for 30-60 seconds or until the cheese is melted. Spoon into the pastry shells; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627 calories, Fat 43g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 1053mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CRAB MORNAY



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This comes from my sister and is just wonderful and easy to put together. I usually make it in the crockpot to keep it warm for family gatherings.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Crab

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb crabmeat
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1 bunch green onion (chopped)
1 pint half-and-half
1/2 lb grated swiss cheese
kosher salt
cayenne pepper (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large skillet.
  • Add onions and saute.
  • Add parsley and flour, stir to desolve flour.
  • Add cream and cheese.
  • Fold in crab meat.
  • Add salt to taste and garnish with cayenne pepper.
  • Serve warm in bread bowls with melba toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.3, Fat 35.7, SaturatedFat 22.3, Cholesterol 137, Sodium 852.3, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.1, Protein 27.3

QUICK CRAB MORNAY



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In Canandaigua, New York, Geneva Schmidtka blends together a rich, cheesy sauce that showcases canned crab meat. The creamy mixture can be served with toast points for a special lunch or over chicken, rice or potatoes for a distinctive dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/3 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine soup and wine or broth. Cook and stir over medium heat until blended and heated through. Stir 1/2 cupful into the egg; return all to the pan. , Place the crab in a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish; top with soup mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 547mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 10g protein.

QUICK CRAB MORNAY



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In Canandaigua, New York, Geneva Schmidtka blends together a rich, cheesy sauce that showcases canned crab meat. The creamy mixture can be served with toast points for a special lunch or over chicken, rice or potatoes for a distinctive dinner.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
⅓ cup white wine or chicken broth
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine soup and wine or broth. Cook and stir over medium heat until blended and heated through. Stir 1/2 cupful into the egg; return all to the pan. Place the crab in a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish; top with soup mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 104.8 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 745.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CRAB-MEAT MORNAY



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Provided by Julia Reed

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, softened
1 bunch scallions, chopped, with some green included
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups heavy cream
8 ounces (2 cups) grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1 pound jumbo lump crab meat
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Toast points or tart shells (Siljans is a good, crispy brand)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat..Add the scallions and sauté about 3 minutes,until soft.
  • Whisk in the flour. Add the cream and whisk until smooth. Stir in the cheese and blend until smooth. Add the sherry and cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) and gently fold in the crab meat and parsley.
  • Serve in a chafing dish accompanied by toast points,or fill small tart shells and pass them on trays.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 319, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 280 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

QUICK CRAB MORNAY



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A rich, cheesey sauce that highlights canned crab meat. This can be served with toast points for a special lunch or over chicken, rice, or noodles for an elegant dinner.

Provided by papergoddess

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (6 1/2 ounce) can crabmeat
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/3 cup white wine or 1/3 cup chicken broth
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine soup with wine or broth.
  • Cook and stir overmedium heat until blended and heated through.
  • Stir 1/2 cup full into beaten egg; return to the pan.
  • Place the crab in a greased or sprayed shallow 1 qt.
  • baking dish.
  • Top with soup mixture.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350F for 20 minutes or until top is lightly browned and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 792.2, Fat 42.4, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 372.6, Sodium 3960.8, Carbohydrate 25, Sugar 3.1, Protein 61.4

QUICK CRAB MORNAY



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In Canandaigua, New York, Geneva Schmidtka blends together a rich, cheesy sauce that showcases canned crab meat. The creamy mixture can be served with toast points for a special lunch or over chicken, rice or potatoes for a distinctive dinner.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
⅓ cup white wine or chicken broth
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat - drained, flaked and cartilage removed
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine soup and wine or broth. Cook and stir over medium heat until blended and heated through. Stir 1/2 cupful into the egg; return all to the pan. Place the crab in a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish; top with soup mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until the top is lightly browned and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 104.8 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 745.6 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CRAB AND SPINACH MORNAY



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     brunch, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound crab meat, preferably lump
1-1/4 pounds fresh spinach
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-3/4 cups milk
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons finely diced cheese, preferably Gruyere or Swiss
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Pick over crab meat carefully to remove and discard pieces of shell or cartilage. Do not break up the pieces of crab; leave them as whole as possible. Set aside.
  • Pick over spinach to remove tough stems or blemished leaves. Rinse well and drain. Set aside.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan and add flour, stirring rapidly with a whisk. Add salt, pepper and cayenne. When blended, stir in milk, cream and nutmeg. Let simmer, stirring often from the bottom, about 10 minutes. Add cheese and stir until melted.
  • Put spinach in a deep skillet or casserole without water. Cook, stirring often, until the leaves wilt. Drain. Press or squeeze to extract as much liquid as possible from the leaves. Chop spinach until it is medium fine.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon of butter in a skillet and add 1 tablespoon shallots. Cook briefly, stirring, and add spinach. Add salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into a baking dish (an oval dish measuring 14 by 8 by 2 inches is ideal).
  • Spoon crab into a smaller ovenproof dish and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of chopped shallots. Place in oven and bake 5 minutes. Scatter crab meat over spinach and smooth it to make an even layer. Spoon cheese sauce over all and smooth it over. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
  • Place dish in oven and bake 10 minutes. Heat broiler. Let broil, leaving the door partly ajar, about 2 minutes or until nicely glazed on top. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 446, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 981 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat: Fresh crab meat has a more delicate flavor and texture than canned or frozen crab meat. If you can, buy live crabs and cook them yourself. Otherwise, look for fresh crab meat at the seafood counter of your local grocery store.
  • Make sure the crab meat is well-drained: Before you add the crab meat to the Mornay sauce, make sure it is well-drained. This will help to prevent the sauce from becoming watery.
  • Use a good quality white wine: The white wine used in the Mornay sauce should be a dry, unoaked white wine. A Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc are good choices.
  • Don't overcook the sauce: The Mornay sauce should be cooked until it is thick and bubbly, but don't overcook it. Overcooked sauce will be thick and gluey.
  • Serve the crab Mornay immediately: Crab Mornay is best served immediately after it is made. The sauce will thicken as it cools, so if you need to make it ahead of time, reheat it gently over low heat before serving.

Conclusion:

Crab Mornay is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it rich and creamy or light and flavorful, there is a crab Mornay recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a delicious and impressive dish to serve, give crab Mornay a try. You won't be disappointed!

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