**Discover the Enchanting Flavors of New Orleans: Explore a Culinary Journey with Crabmeat and Eggs Recipes**
In the heart of Louisiana, where vibrant flavors dance on the palate, there lies a culinary treasure that encapsulates the essence of New Orleans: crabmeat and eggs. This dynamic duo forms the foundation of an array of delectable dishes, each offering a unique symphony of tastes and textures.
From the classic Crabmeat Sardou, an extravagant dish featuring tender crabmeat enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce, to the comforting Crabmeat and Eggs New Orleans, a simple yet satisfying breakfast or brunch staple, this collection of recipes captures the spirit of this vibrant city.
Indulge in the elegant flavors of Crabmeat Eggs Benedict, where poached eggs rest majestically atop crab cakes, enveloped in a delicate hollandaise sauce. Experience the hearty Crabmeat and Egg Casserole, a delightful blend of crabmeat, eggs, and cheese, baked to golden perfection.
For a lighter option, embrace the Crabmeat and Egg Salad, a refreshing combination of crabmeat, hard-boiled eggs, and mayonnaise, perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch. And for a taste of pure decadence, embark on the journey of Crabmeat Stuffed Eggs, where creamy crabmeat filling nestles within elegant egg shells.
As you embark on this culinary adventure, let the vibrant flavors of New Orleans guide you, transforming your kitchen into a symphony of taste. Each recipe promises a unique culinary experience, inviting you to savor the essence of this enchanting city through its most beloved dishes.
SLOW SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH CRABMEAT AND CHIVES
Provided by Food Network
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat in small pan and pour in eggs. With a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, stir the eggs constantly, lifting up as they start to cook to keep the uncooked eggs on the bottom of the pan. This process takes much patience and a lot more time than regular scrambled eggs. Keep stirring until eggs, finally start to thicken and become creamy in texture. You should not be able to discern any big pieces, just one homogenous mixture. When eggs are cooked, but still creamy, stir in 2 more tablespoons butter, and season with salt and pepper. While eggs are finishing, melt the teaspoon of butter in another pan and gently warm up the crabmeat. Season with salt and pepper and mix in the chives. Divide the eggs among 4 ramekins, egg shells or toast points and top with the warm crabmeat. This dish is even more heavenly with the addition of minced or shaved truffles. Or substitute wild mushroom for the crabmeat.;
- WILD MUSHROOMS:
- Saute mushrooms lightly in butter. Season with salt and pepper. Serve over eggs.;
CRABMEAT SCRAMBLE
We enjoy this as a Sunday brunch before church. Growing up on farms, we both learned to eat what was raised and the eggs that were gathered never went to waste with this incredible breakfast. -Macey Allen, Green Forest, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, sour cream, cheese, pepper and salt; set aside., In a large skillet, saute crab and onion in butter until crab is lightly browned and onion is tender. Add egg mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are completely set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 535mg cholesterol, Sodium 741mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 35g protein.
NEW ORLEANS STUFFED CRAB EGGROLL
I love this time of year for the crabs. As a kid my mom would always make stuffed crabs, well crabmeat stuffing baked on individual aluminum crab shaped tins that we washed after each time we used them. Oh the memories, how my tummy would get happy when my mom said to get out those individual crab tins. This is my play on my...
Provided by Stacey Lawson
Categories Seafood Appetizers
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Melt butter in a skillet and sauté onions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Sprinkle with salt to season.
- 2. Add crabmeat, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, and salt. Cover over low heat for 10 minutes
- 3. Remove crab mixture from skillet and add to a large mixing bowl.
- 4. Add egg, milk, and half cup of bread crumbs to crab mixture. Mix thoroughly. Add the some of the other half cup of bread crumbs if needed. I don't like to much bread in mine, it overpowers the crab. However you do want the mixture to hold together, use your judgment.
- 5. Following the instructions on wonton wrapper package, place a tablespoon (from your utensil drawer) of mixture on wonton wrapper. Fold up wrapper to make eggroll as shown on package directions.
- 6. Heat oil in a heavy pot, enough oil to submerge eggrolls. Place about 6 eggrolls in the oil. They will cook quickly, so keep an eye. Once they get golden brown, remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
NEW ORLEANS CRABMEAT AU GRATIN
This is such a good dish. I would order this every time we went to Don's Seafood Hut in Lafayette....still do when I go home to visit. I have tried many recipes, and this is the closest I can come to theirs. This is a collaboration of many different recipes I have tried.
Provided by SkinnyMinnie
Categories Crab
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- In a medium heavy bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onions and garlic; sauté for 3-5 min or until vegetables are wilted. Be careful not to brown.
- Sprinkle in the flour, blending well into the mixture.
- Using a wire whisk, add the hot cream into the saucepan, stirring constantly until thick cream sauce is achieved.
- Reduce heat to a simmer.
- Add the white wine, lemon juice, nutmeg, and hot sauce, stir to combine.
- Sprinkle in half of the Cheddar cheese, stirring the mixture constantly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. If mixture becomes too thick, add a small amount of hot water or whipping cream.
- Place equal parts of the crabmeat in the bottom of 6 au gratin dishes, top with sauce-enough to cover and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 10 min or until cheese is bubbly.
- OR.
- Spread crabmeat on the bottom of an 8-inch baking dish, top with sauce, and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 30 min or until cheese is bubbly and melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 835.7, Fat 77.1, SaturatedFat 47.8, Cholesterol 317.9, Sodium 623.6, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 27.5
CAJUN CRAB CAKES (NO BREADCRUMBS)
Two of the most crucial ingredients used in New Orleans cooking are Cajun spice and local seafood! Crab has always been my favorite type of shellfish, but I have never really cared much for crab cakes. The overpowering presence of seasoned breadcrumbs used in most recipes interferes with the sweet and delicate flavors of the fresh lump crabmeat. After years of experimenting with many of New Orleans' most famous crab cake recipes, I have created a flavorful, mouth-watering, delicious piece of work! The key is to use a small amount of crumbled crackers instead of breadcrumbs. I hope you enjoy!
Provided by Tracy
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the celery, bell pepper, green onion, carrot, and garlic. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes more.
- Season with 1 tablespoon parsley flakes, 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, basil, pepper, dill weed, oregano, and thyme. Cook and stir until fragrant, 5 minutes more.
- Transfer cooked vegetables to a large bowl; allow to cool for about 10 minutes. Set skillet aside for later use.
- Stir the beaten eggs into the vegetables. Mix in the crabmeat and cracker crumbs with your hands, making sure not to break up the chunks of crab too much.
- Shape the crab mixture into 12 small cakes.
- Heat vegetable oil in the skillet over medium high heat.
- Pan-fry the crab cakes in batches until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes.
- To make dipping sauce: Whisk together the mayonnaise, chile-garlic sauce, 2 teaspoon Creole seasoning, 2 teaspoon parsley flakes, and paprika.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 143.6 mg, Fat 44.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1039.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
Tips:
- Use fresh crabmeat. Fresh crabmeat has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than canned or frozen crabmeat. If you can't find fresh crabmeat, you can use canned or frozen crabmeat, but be sure to drain it well before using.
- Don't overcook the eggs. Overcooked eggs will be tough and rubbery. Cook the eggs over medium heat and stir them constantly until they are just cooked through.
- Season the dish to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little bit of spice.
- Serve the dish immediately. Crabmeat and eggs is best served hot and fresh out of the pan.
Conclusion:
Crabmeat and eggs is a classic New Orleans dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion brunch. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as grits, toast, or hash browns.
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