Best 12 Crab And Spinach Mornay Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our exquisite Crab and Spinach Mornay, a dish that harmoniously blends the delicate flavors of crab, spinach, and a creamy Mornay sauce. Prepared with fresh crab meat, tender spinach, and a velvety Mornay sauce made from a roux, milk, and a touch of nutmeg, this dish offers a rich and satisfying experience. Discover the art of creating this classic dish with our step-by-step guide, providing detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure a perfect outcome. Elevate your culinary skills and impress your loved ones with this elegant and flavorful dish.

This article not only features the classic Crab and Spinach Mornay recipe but also offers variations to suit diverse preferences. For those seeking a vegetarian option, the Spinach and Artichoke Mornay provides a delightful twist, replacing crab with artichoke hearts. And for seafood enthusiasts, the Shrimp and Spinach Mornay offers a succulent combination of shrimp and spinach, enveloped in the same luscious Mornay sauce. Additionally, the article concludes with a versatile Mornay sauce recipe, a fundamental component of many classic dishes. Mastering the Mornay sauce technique opens up a world of culinary possibilities, allowing you to create a range of delectable dishes.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

HOT SPINACH AND CRAB DIP



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 pound frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry
8 ounces lump crabmeat, picked through for bits of shell
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
Crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the cream cheese, Worcestershire, dry mustard, paprika and cayenne, and stir until melted. Add the spinach and crabmeat, and stir until warm and bubbling. Stir in the cheeses and season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the dip to a small baking dish and top with the panko. Place the baking dish on a baking sheet and bake until bubbling and golden, about 15 minutes.
  • Serve hot with crackers.

SPICY CRAB MORNAY



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From the cooking show Out of The Blue (only do seafood recipes). Hoping to make when we can start going crabbing again. Times are estimated on you using freshly cooked crabs.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Crab

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

400 g crabmeat (about 4 blue swimmer crabs)
2 teaspoons butter
3 shallots (finely chopped)
80 g green capsicum (green peppers finely chopped)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
cayenne pepper (pinch of)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
100 g low-fat cheese
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1/2 lemon (juice of)
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1 cup breadcrumbs (fresh)

Steps:

  • Clean the crabs and remove all the flesh from the body, legs and claws.
  • Thoroughly clean the backs of the crabs and reserve for use as a serving dish.
  • Melt butter in a frypan/skillet and fry the shallots and capsicum for 2 to 3 minutes and then add the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the parmesan cheese and combine well.
  • Heat through but DO NOT bring to the boil.
  • Fill the crab shells or individual ramekins with the mixture.
  • Sprinkle a tablespoon parmesan cheese over each serve and bake in a hot oven until golden brown (or you could put under the grill/broiler).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.5, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 56.7, Sodium 1294.5, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 30.7

CRAB AND SPINACH STUFFED MANICOTTI



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Perk up their palates with a plucky pasta, Crab and Spinach Stuffed Manicotti. Resplendent and surprisingly easy to prepare, Crab and Spinach Stuffed Manicotti is a great dish to liven up an evening.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Festive 2019

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 manicotti shells, uncooked
5 Tbsp. butter, divided
1 small onion, chopped
1 pkg. (5 oz.) baby spinach leaves
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1/4 cup flour
3 cups milk
1/4 tsp. each ground nutmeg and white pepper
1 pkg. (6 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 cup POLLY-O Natural Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
2 cans (6 oz. each) crabmeat, drained, flaked

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, melt 1 Tbsp. butter in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook 5 to 6 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add spinach and garlic; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or just until spinach is wilted. Spoon spinach mixture into medium bowl.
  • Melt remaining butter in same skillet. Stir in flour; cook 2 min., stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly after each addition. Bring to boil, whisking constantly; cook and stir 5 min. or until thickened. Remove skillet from heat. Add nutmeg, pepper and 1/2 cup Parmesan to white sauce; mix well.
  • Add ricotta to spinach mixture along with 1 cup of the cheese sauce and 1/2 cup of the remaining Parmesan; mix lightly. Stir in crabmeat. Spoon into resealable plastic bag.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Cut small piece off one bottom corner of filled plastic bag; use to squeeze enough crab mixture into both sides of pasta shells until shells are evenly filled with crab mixture. Place in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining cheese sauce, then remaining Parmesan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g

WARM CRAB & SPINACH DIP



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In Maryland, we stayed at a hotel that sent guests home with a crab dip recipe and a spice pouch. Now I've made my own dip that rekindles memories of that trip. -Kristina Wenner, Jamison, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 4-1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped sweet onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (8 ounces) softened cream cheese, cubed
1 package (5.2 ounces) Boursin garlic and fine herbs cheese
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained and picked over
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Blue tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes. Stir in cream cheese and Boursin until melted. Add milk, cream and wine, stirring constantly., Add seafood seasoning, Worcestershire, hot sauce and red pepper flakes. Stir in crab, spinach and cheddar cheese until cheese melts and mixture is bubbly. Serve warm with blue tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 421mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CLASSIC MORNAY SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 12m

Yield about 2 cups of sauce

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups warmed milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
pinch freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
2 ounces grated cheese, such as Gruyere
Steamed vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower or baby carrots, for accompaniment

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the roux is pale yellow and frothy, about 1 minute. Do not allow the roux to brown. Slowly whisk in the milk and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens and comes to a boil, about 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to a simmer and season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Allow to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. This is now called a bechamel sauce, and may be used as is to top any number of dishes.
  • Stir in the cheese and whisk until melted. If the sauce seems to thick, thin with a little milk.
  • The sauce is now called a Mornay Sauce. Pour over steamed vegetables and serve immediately. If not using right away, cool, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several days.

CRAB-MEAT MORNAY



Crab-meat Mornay image

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

CRAB GRATIN WITH POTATOES, LEEKS, AND SPINACH



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Categories     Bread     Sauce     Potato     Bake     Crab     Leek     Spinach     Kosher

Yield serves 8 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/4 cup olive oil
3 small leeks (white part only), sliced crosswise and rinsed
8 ounces fresh or frozen crabmeat, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon white Worcestershire sauce
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch of freshly ground white pepper
Mornay Sauce
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1/2 cup toasted bread crumbs
3/4 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
2 pounds unpeeled red or Yukon Gold potatoes, very thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare a medium heat fire (375°F) in a wood-fired oven or cooker.
  • Heat half of the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat and sauté the leeks until wilted, about 7 minutes. Blend together with the crabmeat, mustard, chili powder, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl and set aside. Heat the remaining olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté the spinach until most of the moisture has evaporated. Stir in the tarragon, salt, and white pepper. Remove from the heat, stir in the crab mixture, and set aside.
  • To make the Mornay sauce, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. When it has stopped foaming, stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Whisk in the milk, nutmeg, zest, salt, and pepper. Add the Gruyère and sherry. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Remove from the heat and set over a pot of simmering water.
  • In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs and 1/2 cup of the Gruyère. Coat an 8-cup clay casserole or gratin dish with olive oil. Dust the bottom of the dish with the bread-crumb mixture. Line the dish with one-third of the potatoes, overlapping the slices lengthwise.
  • Blend one-third of the Mornay sauce into crab mixture. Lightly salt and pepper the potatoes in the gratin dish and cover with half of the crab mixture. Add another one-third of the potatoes, then cover with the remaining crab mixture. Layer with the remaining potatoes and then the remaining Mornay sauce. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Top with 1/4 cup Gruyère and bake for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is browned. Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

BAKED FLOUNDER AND CRAB MORNAY



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Make and share this Baked Flounder and Crab Mornay recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sweetcakes

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 lbs flounder fillets
1/4 cup butter
1 cup crabmeat
2 tablespoons bacon fat
1 onion, chopped fine
1 shallot, chopped
2 garlic, gloves minced
2 tablespoons celery, chopped
2 tablespoons green peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1 egg
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup light cream
1/4 cup swiss cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Butter a shallow casserole (1 1/2" deep). Cover bottom with 1/2 the flounder. Mix all ingredients for crab filling and place it on top of fish. Cover with remaining fish. Pour Mornay sauce over fish and bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until fish is tender.
  • Mornay Sauce:.
  • Melt butter for sauce; blend in flour, and slowly add chicken stock and cream, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add cheese; cook until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 175.9, Sodium 689.3, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 48.5

SEAFOOD AND SPINACH MORNAY



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This is a wonderful seafood dish, I guess you could call it a casserole recipe. It tastes wonderful and everyone I have made this for just loves it . It is not the quickest recipe I have posted lately as it has a few different stages and then the final oven cooking time, but it is by no means time intensive and the end result is yummo. I used prawns, white fish fillets and scallops but I am sure you could play around with the ingredients on this one. I mixed up the prawns in that I used some salad prawns and some medium sized prawns, this was just to save a little on cost, instead of buying all medium (more expensive), so feel free to do what you want.

Provided by The Flying Chef

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 teaspoons cornflour
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons fish stock granules
1 cup gruyere cheese, grated, firmly packed
2 tablespoons dill, chopped
1 cup cream
100 g salad prawns
100 g medium prawns
650 g white fish fillets, chopped into cubes
150 g scallops, quartered
40 g butter
2 cups panko breadcrumbs, flakes (Japanese breadcrumbs)
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
3 tablespoons gruyere, extra

Steps:

  • Heat a small amount of olive oil in a pan, add onion and garlic, cook until onion softens, add wine, stir until hot.
  • Mix some water with the cornflour, add some of the cornflour to the onion, garlic mix, just enough to thicken slightly, add milk, fish stock, cheese and dill, cook stirring until cheese melts, add remaining cornflour mix and stir until mixture thickens. (don't worry if it seems real thick as you still have to add the cream).
  • Add fish, prawns, scallops and spinach, cook stirring gently until spinach wilts about 3 minutes, add cream stir to combine.Remove from heat.
  • In a fry pan melt butter, add panko flakes and parsley, stir to combine.
  • Pour fish mixture into an oven proof dish, top with panko mix and sprinkle extra cheese over the top. Bake in a moderate oven (180c) for about 20 Min's or until golden brown.
  • To Serve: Place in serving bowls and garnish with dill if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 904.1, Fat 46, SaturatedFat 26, Cholesterol 316.5, Sodium 1190.2, Carbohydrate 52.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 5, Protein 62.7

CRAB AND SHRIMP CREPES WITH MORNAY SAUCE



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This is an elegant dish. The first time I made them, my husband thought I picked them up from a restaurant. Was he ever surprised! This would make a nice romantic dinner with candlelight! The recipe seems long but it includes a recipe for the filling, the Mornay Sauce, and crepes themselves.

Provided by Dawn399

Categories     Crab

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
2 cups cooked crab (I use imitation crab and scallops) or 2 cups cooked scallops (I use imitation crab and scallops)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (divided)
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 tablespoons grated swiss cheese
salt and pepper
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 egg yolk, mixed with the half and half
1 cup milk
1/2 cup water
2 eggs
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Make crepes---------.
  • Combine all ingredients (except for cooking oil) for crepes in a bowl and blend with a whisk until smooth.
  • Cover batter and set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Heat cooking oil in pan.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of batter and cook until lightly browned on bottom side (about 1 1/2 minutes).
  • Turn and cook other side.
  • Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Place crepes between pieces of waxed paper to keep from sticking together.
  • Set aside.
  • Prepare crepe mixture and Mornay Sauce Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • For Mornay sauce-----------.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter and blend in Flour.
  • Stir in milk.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.
  • Add cheese and blend well.
  • Add egg yolk mixture and blend well.
  • Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
  • For Crepe mixture----------.
  • Butter a large shallow baking dish.
  • In a skillet melt 4 tablespoons of butter and sauté onions and mushrooms until tender.
  • Stir in seafood.
  • Add 3/4 cup of Mornay Sauce, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Stir together until heated through.
  • Spoon 2 tablespoons of mixture into middle of crepe and roll up.
  • Place seam side down in buttered baking dish.
  • Repeat with remaining crepes.
  • Top with remaining sauce and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until sauce is warm and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.5, Fat 34.3, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 169.4, Sodium 671.9, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 1.8, Protein 15.1

Tips:

  • Fresh is best: Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh crab meat, you can use frozen crab meat that has been thawed in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Don't overcook the crab: Crab meat is delicate and can easily be overcooked. Cook it just until it is heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is a key ingredient in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that melts well. Gruyère, cheddar, and Parmesan are all good choices.
  • Make sure the sauce is thick enough: The sauce should be thick enough to coat the crab and spinach. If it's too thin, it will be runny and won't hold its shape.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The crab and spinach will start to wilt if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Crab and spinach mornay is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like your mornay sauce cheesy, creamy, or garlicky, this recipe has you covered. So next time you're looking for a special dish to impress your guests, give crab and spinach mornay a try. You won't be disappointed!

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