Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously blends the delicate flavors of crab and artichoke, enveloped in a rich and creamy Mornay sauce. This heavenly dish, known as Crab-Filled Artichoke Bottoms with Mornay Sauce, is an elegant appetizer or main course that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With step-by-step instructions and a detailed ingredient list, this recipe ensures that even novice cooks can effortlessly create this delectable dish. Additionally, the article offers a delightful collection of other artichoke recipes that will cater to diverse preferences and culinary skills. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the versatility of artichokes, from savory stuffed artichokes to crispy artichoke fritters and a refreshing artichoke salad.
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CRAB-STUFFED FLOUNDER WITH MORNAY SAUCE AND GREEN BEANS ALMONDINE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the green beans almondine: Place a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a boil. Working in batches (to avoid crowding the pot and slowing the return a boil), cook the green beans for about 3 minutes, or until al dente. With a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer the green beans directly to an ice-filled bowl and shock to stop cooking. Drain well.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming and beginning to smell nutty. Add the blanched green beans and toss to coat. Add the toasted almonds and season with salt and pepper.
- For the Mornay sauce: Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and mix with a wooden spoon to make a roux--it should look like wet sand. Cook, stirring, for a couple minutes and then whisk in milk. Bring to a simmer, stirring and scraping the bottom and scorners of the pan, and cook for a few minutes. Season with some salt, pepper and nutmeg. Remove from the heat and add the Gruyere, stirring until fully melted and combined.
- For the crab-stuffed flounder: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, garlic and celery; cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with the vermouth and hot sauce to taste, and let cook for another minute. Pour the vegetables into a medium bowl and add the breadcrumbs, thyme and Old Bay; mix to combine. Gently fold in the crabmeat. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Rinse and pat dry the flounder fillets and lay on a baking sheet. Spread the stuffing along half of each fillet and fold over to enclose. Dot evenly with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes
- Set the stuffed flounder on serving plates and top with Mornay sauce. Serve with the green beans on the side.
STUFFED ARTICHOKE BOTTOMS
These creamy, quick bites are really yummy and couldn't be much easier to make. I prepare them ahead of time to take to a party, then bake them and serve with cocktail forks. -Sandi Vanthoff, Henderson, Nevada
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut a thin slice from bottoms of artichokes to level if necessary. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, garlic, chives and oregano. Spoon into artichokes; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° for 22-26 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 166mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SPINACH STUFFED ARTICHOKE BOTTOMS
Artichoke bottoms are stuffed with sautéed spinach in butter and topped with a creamy gratin sauce. Courtesy of Chef Jacques Pépin.
Provided by hungerbuster
Categories Vegetable
Time 14m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare artichokes or buy canned bottoms. To prepare remove stem and then break the leaves of the base. Artichoke should have a conical shape when done. Cut off the core of the artichoke above the base. Base should be trimmed with vegetable peeler until all of the fibrous material is removed. Place the core and bottom in lemon water. The choke will be removed after cooking.
- Arrange artichoke pieces in one layer in saucepan with little oil, water, lemon juice and a dash of salt. Cook for 20-25 minutes covered. Once tender remove bottoms with spoon and pour cooking liquid over the bottoms.
- Spinach Sauté:.
- Cook in skillet with dash of salt 3-4 minutes until wilted. Drain. Using a spoon, press spinach to extract water. Chop the spinach and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat butter in skillet until dark brown then add spinach. Sauté just until heated. Reheat the artichoke bottoms in their liquid and drain. Arrange them in a gratin dish and spoon spinach into each one. Press the Swiss cheese on top of spinach.
- Gratin Sauce:.
- Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan and add flour. Mix with whisk and cook on medium heat for 10 seconds. Add the milk all at once and mix with whisk. Add the salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir until sauce boils. Reduce heat and boil for 30 seconds. Add cream and remove from heat.
- Preheat the broiler. Coat the artichokes with sauce and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Heat under broiler for 3-4 minutes or until browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 44.7, Sodium 463.8, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 11.1
CRAB STUFFED ARTICHOKES
Steps:
- Lightly oil baking sheet with olive oil and place in the oven to preheat.
- Trim and clean the artichokes by removing the lower 3 to 4 rows of outer leaves, and leaving 1/2-inch of stem. Trim the sharp tips off the remaining leaves with kitchen shears.
- In large pot, boil or steam artichokes 30 to 45 minutes, or until knife easily enters the base of the leaves. Remove from pan and let cool.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In medium mixing bowl, mix mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce. When smooth, season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix in bread crumbs, tarragon, scallions, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, and crab meat until well blended.
- Remove leaves from cooled artichokes, and scoop out choke inside. Generously fill artichoke with crabmeat mixture (approximately 2 to 3 tablespoons per artichoke), until a small mound is present in each, Drizzle each lightly with olive oil.
- Bake stuffed artichokes for 20 minutes, or until tops are lightly browned.
- Serve immediately.
CRAB-FILLED ARTICHOKE BOTTOMS WITH MORNAY SAUCE
Make and share this Crab-Filled Artichoke Bottoms With Mornay Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef GreanEyes
Categories Crab
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Artichoke Bottoms: Snap off artichoke stems. Snap off tough outer leaves and cut off tender inner leaves. Trim reamaining green parts with veggie peeler. Rub exposed surfaces with lemon wedges to prevent discoloration.
- Bring water, lemon juice, salt and olive oil to boil. Add artichokes and boil until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove artichokes and cok. reserving water. When cool enough to handle, remove chokes with spoon and return bottoms to cooking water t keep warm until ready to fill.
- Crab Filling: Mix all ingredients and set aside.
- Mornay Sauce: Beat cream and egg yolk until well comnbined.
- Melt butter over medium-low heat in small saucepan. Stir in flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly and taking care not to burn. Add milk and brin to gentle boil over medium-high heat while stirring. Lower heat and simmer 1 minute. Stir in Gruyere and half the Parmesan and cook, stirring, until cheeses melt. Salt and peper to taste and add nutmeg. Remove from heat and beat in cream-egg mixture. Stir 1/4c sauce into crab mixture.
- To Assemble: Line baking sheet with foil and butter it. Place warm artichoke bottoms on baking sheet and divide crab mixture among them. Spoon Mornay sauce over and sprinkle with remainig Parmesan. Broil 4 inches from heat for 4 minutes, until heated through and nicely browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 588, Fat 31.8, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 156.8, Sodium 1503.2, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 38
Tips:
- Choose fresh artichoke bottoms: Look for artichoke bottoms that are firm and have a vibrant green color. Avoid any that are brown or have blemishes.
- Cook the artichoke bottoms properly: Boiling or steaming the artichoke bottoms until they are tender but still slightly firm is essential. Overcooking will make them mushy.
- Use high-quality crab meat: Fresh or frozen lump crab meat is the best option for this recipe. Avoid using imitation crab meat, as it will not have the same flavor or texture.
- Make sure the Mornay sauce is smooth and creamy: Whisk the sauce constantly while cooking to prevent it from curdling. If the sauce is too thick, add a little milk or cream. If it is too thin, simmer it for a few minutes longer.
- Broil the artichoke bottoms until golden brown: This will give them a slightly crispy exterior and help to melt the cheese. Keep a close eye on them to prevent them from burning.
Conclusion:
Crab-filled artichoke bottoms with Mornay sauce are an elegant and delicious appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you are looking for a unique and flavorful recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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