CRAB NEWBURG à LA CROSS CREEK
Crab Newburg was Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings's most celebrated dish, the one on which the Florida author of "The Yearling" claimed laurels as a cook. It is a version of the famous 19th-century lobster recipe popularized at Delmonico's in New York. Making it is an easy business, as much an assemblage as a recipe. You heat crabmeat in an enormous amount of butter, thicken it slightly with flour, thicken it a great deal with cream and eggs and cut the fat (slightly) with spices and booze. The resulting pinkish stew ought to be served with toast points or in a puff-pastry shell, perhaps with rice and absolutely with a green salad with a tart, lemony vinaigrette. Rawlings admits that you might use less cream, or less butter or fewer eggs. "The brandy may be omitted," she cautions, "but never the sherry." You'll want to set everything up well before dinner so that you can work quickly and serve the dish directly from the pan.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories easy, quick, dips and spreads, appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large, heavy skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter but do not allow it to brown. Add the crabmeat and stir gently. Cook for one minute, then sprinkle flour over the top and stir gently to incorporate. Cook for another minute or so, then add cream slowly, stirring gently, followed by lemon juice. When sauce is smooth and beginning to thicken, add salt, pepper, cloves, paprika and cayenne pepper and stir to combine. Add sherry and stir again.
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs until they are almost foaming, then add to the hot crab mixture and stir to combine. Add the brandy, garnish with parsley and rush to the table, serving with toast points.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 647, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 54 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 33 grams, Sodium 723 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Sanders Kevin
[email protected]This crab Newburg recipe is a winner! It's easy to make and always a hit with my guests.
Deb Roberts
[email protected]I've never made crab Newburg before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great and my family loved it.
Daniela Becerra
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover crab. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
ARSLAN JANE
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the crab Newburg turned out perfectly. It was creamy, flavorful, and the crab was cooked just right. I served it over rice and it was a delicious meal.
bhawana ghimire
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would use less butter next time.
Lord Michael
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I was pleasantly surprised. The crab Newburg was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the crab was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Prem Susil
[email protected]5 stars! This recipe is amazing! The sauce is so creamy and rich, and the crab is cooked perfectly. I served it over angel hair pasta and it was a hit with my guests.
moonries
[email protected]This was my first time making crab Newburg and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Prayash Rana
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it never disappoints. It's a great way to use up leftover crab or shrimp, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I like to add a little bit of Old Bay seasoning to the sauce for an extra kick.
Ahmar Dilshad
[email protected]This crab Newburg recipe is a keeper! It was so easy to make and turned out absolutely delicious. The crab and shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.