Best 8 Shrimp And Crab Al Forno Recipes

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Shrimp and crab al forno is a classic Italian dish that combines the delicate flavors of seafood, cheese, and herbs in a delectable baked casserole. This dish is perfect for special occasions or a romantic dinner, and it's sure to impress your guests with its rich, savory flavor and elegant presentation. While there are many variations of shrimp and crab al forno, the basic ingredients typically include shrimp, crab meat, white wine, garlic, shallots, butter, Parmesan cheese, and a mixture of Italian herbs. The dish is usually baked in a gratin dish or individual ramekins until the seafood is cooked through and the top is golden brown and bubbly.

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CINDY'S SHRIMP AND CRAB CROQUETTES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 3h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 32

2 cups water
1 cup long-grain rice (recommended: Zatarain's)
4 tablespoons butter
1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined and finely chopped
8 ounces crabmeat
1 cup finely chopped green onions
1/2 cup finely chopped seeded jalapenos
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs, lightly beaten
Vegetable oil or peanut oil for frying
White saltine cracker crumbs
Garlic Aioli, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
4 egg yolks
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (recommended: Grey Poupon) or Creole mustard
10 cloves garlic
1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil in a medium pot. Add the rice, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until done, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove pot from the heat and add the butter to the warm rice and stir to incorporate. Next, add the shrimp, crab, onions, jalapenos, lemon juice, salt, pepper and Essence and stir to combine. Stir in flour and eggs. Be careful not to break up the crabmeat when mixing the ingredients. Transfer the mixture to a storage container and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • In a large heavy-bottomed sauce pan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a 1/3 of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 360 degrees F. (If you don't have a thermometer, a cube of bread will brown in about 3 minutes.)
  • Remove the croquette mixture from refrigerator and shape into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch thick patties and coat with white cracker crumbs. Use an ice cream scoop to keep portion sizes the same.
  • Fry the croquettes until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and season with salt. Serve with Garlic Aioli.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking," by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch Published by William Morrow, 1993.
  • Combine the egg yolks, mustard and garlic cloves in a food processor. While processing, add 1 cup of the olive oil in a fine stream to make an emulsion. Add lemon juice, salt, black pepper and cayenne, and then the remaining oil. Process until thick and smooth.

SHRIMP AND CRAB CASSEROLE



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A traditional casserole with a seafood twist! Fresh crab meat can be substituted for imitation.

Provided by D. L. Mooney

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 pound crab meat
2 (12 ounce) packages frozen shrimp, thawed
2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
½ cup sliced almonds
10 buttery round crackers, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 3 quart casserole dish.
  • In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Combine crab meat, shrimp, rice, mayonnaise, onion, milk, hot sauce, and almonds in casserole dish. Mix well.
  • Cover top of casserole with crumbled crackers. Bake, uncovered, in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until casserole is bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 959.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 249.3 mg, Fat 68.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 44 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 914.8 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH SHRIMP & CRAB MEAT



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Make and share this Fettuccine Alfredo With Shrimp & Crab Meat recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb fettuccine, boiled and strained
1/4 lb unsalted butter, clarified
4 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper
1 quart heavy whipping cream or 1 quart half-and-half
4 ounces parmesan cheese
1 lb shrimp, boiled and cleaned
1/2 lb lump crabmeat, cartilage removed
1/2 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In saucepan, sauté garlic and butter lightly- do not burn.
  • Stir in whipping cream, reduce heat to low and continue stirring about 2 minutes.
  • Add Parmesan cheese, stirring after about 1 minute.
  • Arrange shrimp and crab meat over fettuccini and top with Alfredo Sauce.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1192.6, Fat 84.6, SaturatedFat 50.6, Cholesterol 526.6, Sodium 1228.7, Carbohydrate 61.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 47.4

SHRIMP & CRAB CASSEROLE



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This quick, easy recipe is truly delicious. The succulent, melt-in-your-mouth seafood flavors and textures make for elegant comfort food. To make ahead, just assemble, cover and refrigerate, then bake when ready. -Jan Bartley, Evergreen, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Spread rice into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in seafood seasoning, salt, pepper sauce and pepper. Fold in shrimp and crab. Spoon over rice. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, covered, until shrimp turn pink, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. To Make Ahead: Can be made a day in advance. Prepare recipe as directed, cooling sauce slightly before adding shrimp and crab. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 195mg cholesterol, Sodium 1127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

SHRIMP AND CRAB AL FORNO



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Categories     Shellfish     Bake     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces (1 1/3 cups) orzo
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 shallots, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups 1% milk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp
8 ounces lump or claw crabmeat (such as Phillips)
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling. Cook orzo 2 minutes less than package directions, about 8 minutes. Drain. 2. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in flour; cook 2 minutes. Whisk in milk, lemon juice and zest. Bring to a simmer and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 3/4 cup of the Parmesan until melted. Turn off heat and stir in cooked orzo, shrimp, crabmeat, parsley, salt and cayenne. 3. Pour mixture into an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly. Turn broiler on HIGH and broil 2 minutes, until lightly browned.

SHRIMP AND CRAB AU GRATIN



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For me, this is the ultimate in comfort food. Rich and creamy, cheesy, and seafood all in one dish...how do you lose? I've been known to add a LOT more cheese if I'm in the mood, or toss in some Cajun seasoning to spice it up a bit. Prep time includes stove-top cooking time, cooking time is just the baking time.

Provided by Felix4067

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter (must be real butter, no margarine)
1/3 cup celery, chopped fine
1 cup white onion, chopped fine
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/3 cup flour
2 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces crabmeat, cooked and flaked
12 ounces shrimp, cooked, shelled, and deveined
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/3 cup milk
12 ounces cheddar cheese, grated (use real cheese, not the pre-shredded stuff)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in medium frying pan.
  • Add onions and celery and saute until soft.
  • Meahwhile, in a small bowl, lightly beat egg yolks with salt and red pepper flakes and set aside.
  • Add flour to pan, and mix well.
  • Immediately add evaporated milk gradually, stirring constantly to thin flour mixture.
  • Add regular milk, stirring constantly, until completely incorporated.
  • Add egg yolk mixture, mix well, and cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat; add the crab and shrimp and mix well.
  • Add 8 oz. of the cheese and mix well.
  • Pour mixture into a well-greased 3-quart casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
  • Bake uncovered at 375F for 15 minutes, until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.3, Fat 41.2, SaturatedFat 25.3, Cholesterol 307.7, Sodium 1172.1, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 39.1

CURRIED CRAB AND SHRIMP PASTA



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My good friend Gabbi, who's from India, and I were trying to create a fusion dish with curry and pasta. This is what we came up with. Those of you who love curry will particularly enjoy this sublime sauce.

Provided by IrvineHousewife

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Seafood

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 ounce) package fusilli pasta
½ cup salted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons curry powder, or to taste
¾ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ pound fresh crabmeat, well drained
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a serving bowl and keep warm.
  • While pasta is cooking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and 1/2 cup parsley; cook until onion is tender and has turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in curry powder. Add shrimp and crabmeat. Cook and stir for 4 minutes. Stir in cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil and cook until sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour sauce over pasta and toss to coat. Garnish with remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 189.7 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.6 g, Sodium 484.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

SHRIMP AND CRAB CANNELLONI



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Provided by Kevin Graham

Categories     Pasta     Bake     Ricotta     Crab     Shrimp     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 27

Sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 3/4 cups chopped onions
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 pounds plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 28-ounces can Italian-style tomatoes
1/3 cup (packed) chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Cannelloni
16 lasagna noodles (preferably 3 to 4 inches wide)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
12 ounces uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped
5 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
3/4 cup grated provolone cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 ounces fresh crabmeat
1 egg, beaten to blend

Steps:

  • For sauce:
  • Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes with their juices, basil, thyme, oregano, bay leaves and crushed red pepper and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is reduced to scant 5 cups, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Working in batches, puree sauce in blender; return to same pot. Add cream and vinegar and simmer 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate.
  • For Cannelloni:
  • Cook noodles in pot of boiling salted water until almost tender. Drain. Cool in bowl of cold water.
  • Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is tender, about 6 minutes. Add shrimp; sauté just until opaque, about 3 minutes. Stir in basil, oregano and crushed red pepper. Cool.
  • Mix ricotta, provolone, Parmesan, crabmeat and shrimp mixture in bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in egg.
  • Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Spread generous 1 cup tomato cream sauce in bottom of dish. Drain lasagna noodles; trim to 8-inch lengths. Spread scant 1/3 cup shrimp filling over each noodle, leaving 1/2-inch border on all sides. Staring at 1 short end, roll up each noodle jelly roll style. Place in prepared pan, seam side down. Pour remaining sauce over cannelloni. Cover with foil. (Can be made 1 day ahead; refrigerate.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake foil-covered cannelloni until heated through, about 45 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh seafood. The fresher the shrimp and crab, the better your dish will taste. Look for seafood that is firm and has a briny smell.
  • Use a variety of cooking methods. Don't just boil or steam your seafood. Try grilling, baking, or sautéing it for a more flavorful dish.
  • Don't overcook your seafood. Seafood cooks quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on it and not overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and rubbery.
  • Add some vegetables. Vegetables add color, flavor, and nutrients to your seafood dish. Try adding broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, or zucchini.
  • Don't forget the sauce. A flavorful sauce can really elevate your seafood dish. Try making a lemon-butter sauce, a garlic-herb sauce, or a creamy Alfredo sauce.

Conclusion:

Seafood is a delicious and healthy addition to any diet. It's a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins and minerals. There are many different ways to cook seafood, so you can find a method that you and your family enjoy. With a little planning and effort, you can create a delicious and memorable seafood meal that everyone will love.

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