Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our exquisite Crab and Shrimp Au Gratin Dip, a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. This delectable dip seamlessly blends the succulent flavors of crab and shrimp, enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Experience a symphony of textures as you savor each bite, from the tender seafood to the crispy breadcrumb topping. Dive into this delightful appetizer, perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual get-together or an elegant party. Embrace the culinary journey and explore variations of this classic dish, including a creamy crab dip, a zesty shrimp dip, and a decadent lobster dip. Prepare to be captivated by the symphony of flavors and textures in every bite.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CRAB MEAT AU GRATIN
Crab Meat au Gratin is the best hot crab dip EVER! You will love this authentic Louisiana recipe. It's an easy, seafood party appetizer!
Provided by Amy Duska
Categories Appetizer
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, add the flour and stir until combined and lightly browned. Add the onion and celery to the mixture and cook on low-medium heat until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the evaporated milk, egg yolk, cheese, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper, and stir continuously until the cheese has melted.
- Gently stir in the crab meat and cook on low heat for 5 minutes to heat through. Turn oven broiler on to HIGH. Scoop the mixture into a small oven-safe baking dish and top with reserved Swiss cheese, green onion and paprika.
- Place the baking dish onto a cookie sheet and place under broiler for 5 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and started to turn brown and bubbly. Remove from oven and serve warm with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
SHRIMP AU GRATIN
A unique way to eating shrimp, it's au gratin. Try it over grilled veggies and it's even better. It's very filling and appetizing. You can serve the shrimp au gratin on top of some of your favorite grilled vegetables, like portobello mushrooms.
Provided by IMANKAY
Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts. Reduce heat to medium, whisk in flour, and stir until a thick paste forms, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Cook and stir until the sauce is thick and smooth, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with nutmeg and salt.
- Place shrimp in a casserole dish and coat with 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning and salt to taste. Cover with sauce and sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top. Add shallot, remaining Italian seasoning, and parsley. Top with bread crumbs, followed by Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 176.5 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 708.5 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
CRAB AND SHRIMP AU GRATIN
This crab and shrimp Au Gratin, its perfect for a weeknight.
Provided by Stephanie Manley
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine flour, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of milk. Stir until smooth. Combine cheese spread and remaining milk in top of a double boiler, cook over hot water until cheese melts. Add flour mixture and hot sauce to cheese mixture, stir until smooth. Add shrimp and crabmeat. Pour into a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and top with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve over hot cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 kcal, Carbohydrate 82 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 142 mg, Sodium 1005 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CRAB AND SHRIMP AU GRATIN DIP
I love this served as a dip with toasted bread rounds or as my mother's generation would say "toast points". Or, serve for lunch, brunch, or dinner with a simple green salad and hot French bread. Cheesy, warm and a bit spicy! Serve with a sparkling wine for a really good time.
Provided by Penny Stettinius
Categories Crab
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the cream in a heavy saucepan.
- Add the herbs, salt and pepper, green onions, and parsley.
- Stir and simmer until thickened, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook until just turning pink, about 4 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in half the cheese until that melts then add the crabmeat very carefully.
- Pour into an oven proof dish and top with the remaining cheese and pop under the broiler until the cheese bubbles and turns golden.
- Serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.5, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 21, Cholesterol 372.6, Sodium 1614.1, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 63
SEAFOOD AU GRATIN
This is delicious and well worth the effort! Make sure the seafood is very fresh. Best if served in individual baking dishes, but can be made in one larger dish if they are not available.
Provided by JELI
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Crab
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly butter 8 small baking dishes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Saute shrimp and scallops until firm, about 5 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add chicken broth and raise heat to high. Stir until thickened. Mix in shallots, mushrooms and wine. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Arrange shrimp, scallops and crab in the bottom of prepared dishes. Pour sauce over seafood and cover with cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 12 t o15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 213.8 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1128.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
CRAB 'N SHRIMP DIP
I always have this for a filler with company around the holidays, fun to serve with holiday shaped crackers that are available.
Provided by Cindy Carnes
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Shrimp Dip Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Blend together the cream cheese and mayonnaise. Add the green onion, crab and shrimp. Place in a covered container and chill overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 84.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
SHRIMP AND CRABMEAT AU GRATIN
Make and share this Shrimp and Crabmeat Au Gratin recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Crab
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Medium Cream Sauce: Melt butter in a sauce pan; stir in flour and cook for a minute; add milk or half and half and stir constantly until sauce thicken.
- Saute shrimp and crabmeat in butter.
- Add sherry, sharp cheese, and hot cream sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat thoroughly and pour into a casserole or individual au gratins.
- Sprinkle top with cracker crumbs, Romano cheese, and paprika.
- Dot with butter and cook at 350 degrees until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.3, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 18.2, Cholesterol 237.8, Sodium 1102.9, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 39
SHRIMP AND CRAB AU GRATIN
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
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
CRAB AU GRATIN SPREAD
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
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.
LUMP CRABMEAT AU GRATIN/DIP II
Pappadeaux's is famous for many delicious dishes, the crab & spinach dip being one of the most popular. Here's my version of that amazing dip. Shrimp or Crawfish can be added or substituted for the crabmeat.
Provided by Donna Graffagnino
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven 350° F. Microwave onions and garlic in microwave safe bowl with just a little water for about 3 minutes or until onions are translucent. Completely drain the liquid and set aside.
- 2. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add crabmeat and sauté about 3 minutes being careful not to break up crabmeat. Scoop out crab meat and add to onions. Leave the liquid in the skillet.
- 3. Reduce heat to low and stir flour into the crab/butter liquid until well blended.
- 4. Add Monterey Jack cheese and cream cheese; stir until cheeses are completely melted.
- 5. Increase heat to medium and add Half & Half, salt, pepper & cayenne, stirring continuously until mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat immediately.
- 6. Fold in onions and crab meat, being careful not to break up crabmeat.
- 7. Pour into 6 individual buttered Ramekins or into a buttered 9 x 9 shallow casserole dish.
- 8. Sprinkle top with green onions, then top with shredded cheese. If serving as a dip, make the garlic bread now.
- 9. Put the bread slices on a baking sheet lined with foil. Combine melted butter and granulated garlic then liberally brush on one side of the baguette slices. Sprinkle lightly with parsley and grated parmesan cheese.
- 10. Put dip in the oven on lower rack and garlic bread on the top rack. Bake for 10 minutes until cheese is melted and dip is hot and bubbly, and garlic bread is toasted. Enjoy!
Tips:
- Use fresh lump crab meat and shrimp for the best flavor.
- Be sure to cook the seafood completely before adding it to the dip.
- Use a good quality white wine for the sauce.
- Grate the cheese yourself for a more even melt.
- Don't overcook the dip, or the seafood will become tough.
- Serve the dip immediately with crackers, bread, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Crab and shrimp au gratin dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dip that will impress your guests. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy appetizer, give crab and shrimp au gratin dip a try.
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