WARREN LERUTH'S NEW ORLEANS STYLE CRABMEAT ST. FRANCIS
"This was one of the best dishes created by the late Chef Warren LeRuth at his spectacular (New Orleans) restaurant. He told me once that the thing he missed most about not having LeRuth's open anymore was that he couldn't grab one of these at moment's notice. Crabmeat St. Francis is also special in that it's one of the few regular menu items from LeRuth's for which the chef ever published the recipe. At that, it only came out a few years ago, in the little cookbook they do every year at the Chef's Charity for Children. (Another reason to go!) I find this recipe fascinating in that it uses ingredients and techniques generally left behind by latter-day gourmet chefs. Despite that, this is a dish that knows few peers." -- Tom Fitzmorris is a New Orleans food critic, radio host, and author. (Note: Time does not include overnight chill time, so plan ahead.)
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Crab
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat the margarine in a saucepan until it bubbles. Add all the sauce ingredients except the milk and flour, and sauté until the vegetables are well browned and sticking a little bit to the pan. Remove from heat and set aside for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, add the evaporated milk and 3/4 cup of water to the saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring lightly.
- While the boil is coming up, whisk the flour into 3 oz. of water. After the pan comes to a boil, stir the flour-water mixture slowly into the other ingredients. Simmer for three minutes, until the sauce is thick.
- Spoon the sauce into a pan and refrigerate overnight.
- To complete the dish, preheat the oven to 425 F degrees. Mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and paprika together.
- Put about 3 oz. crabmeat into a scallop shell or small au gratin dish. Top with 5 oz. of the chilled sauce, then sprinkle with the bread crumb mixture.
- Bake at 425 F degrees until the crumbs brown and the sides of the dish begin to bubble--20-25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top each with 1 teaspoon melted margarine.
- Serve very hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.9, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 98.5, Sodium 1271.2, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.1, Protein 32
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[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like something you'd get at a fancy restaurant. I highly recommend it!
Lx Robiul
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and my dish turned out perfect. The crabmeat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.
Odikoro Tom
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The crabmeat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.
Suad Hossain
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The crabmeat was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was so flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.
Kharis Ally
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The crabmeat was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Khurram Simon
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like something you'd get at a fancy restaurant. I highly recommend it!
Camyouse
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and my dish turned out perfect. The crabmeat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.
tewode tsegaye
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The crabmeat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.
Malik Iftikhar Khakh
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The crabmeat was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was so flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.
jamilah tushabe
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The crabmeat was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Alan Arshad
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like something you'd get at a fancy restaurant. I highly recommend it!
Avindu Imesh
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and my dish turned out perfect. The crabmeat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.
Marjorie
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The crabmeat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.
yassin abdelaal
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The crabmeat was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was so flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.
S PAGE
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The crabmeat was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Sachin Gurung
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like something you'd get at a fancy restaurant. I highly recommend it!
Fida Bangash
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and my dish turned out perfect. The crabmeat was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family.
Valbona Hysa
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe, as I'm not a huge fan of seafood. But I was pleasantly surprised! The crabmeat was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was so flavorful that I couldn't get enough of it. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Stephen Buay
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. It's easy to make, and the results are always impressive. I highly recommend it!
bryain dance rwanda
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The crabmeat was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.