Best 7 Crabmeat Thermidor Recipes

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Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Crabmeat Thermidor, a classic French dish that combines the delicate sweetness of crab with a rich and creamy sauce. This luxurious dish is perfect for special occasions or when you want to treat yourself to a gourmet meal. Our collection of Crabmeat Thermidor recipes offers a variety of options to suit your preferences, from traditional preparations to modern twists on this timeless dish. Whether you prefer a classic béchamel sauce or a more unique variation, you're sure to find a recipe that tantalizes your taste buds.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Crabmeat Thermidor**: A traditional recipe that showcases the harmonious blend of crab, béchamel sauce, and Gruyère cheese.

2. **Lobster and Crabmeat Thermidor**: A luxurious combination of lobster and crab, enveloped in a velvety sauce and topped with melted Gruyère cheese.

3. **Crabmeat Thermidor Vol-au-Vent**: Flaky puff pastry shells filled with a creamy crab mixture, baked to golden perfection.

4. **Crabmeat Thermidor Soufflé**: A light and airy soufflé infused with crab and topped with a delicate Mornay sauce.

5. **Crabmeat Thermidor Crepes**: Thin crepes filled with a crab and béchamel filling, then folded and topped with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.

Each recipe includes detailed instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the cooking process, ensuring that your Crabmeat Thermidor turns out perfectly every time. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey and savor the delectable flavors of this iconic French dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SEAFOOD THERMIDOR



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"Here in the Midwest, lobster can be pricey, so I found this recipe that tastes like Lobster Thermidor but costs a lot less," shares Sandi Laskowski of Rapid city, South Dakota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons Homemade Cream-Style Soup Mix
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
3/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 pound cod, haddock or orange roughy fillets, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into thirds
2 to 3 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Combine soup mix and flour; stir into onion until blended. Gradually whisk in milk. Stir in wine or broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Add cod; cook for 1-1/2 minutes. Stir in shrimp; cook 1 minute longer or until fish flakes easily with a fork and shrimp turn pink. Remove from the heat; stir in mozzarella cheese and parsley until cheese is melted. , Transfer to a 3-cup baking dish coated with cooking spray. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over seafood mixture. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3 minutes or until topping is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 162mg cholesterol, Sodium 829mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

CRAB THERMIDOR



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Imitation crabmeat keeps this dish affordable, but it's even better with the real thing. From TOH Casseroles, Slow Cookers, and Soups.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
2 ounces Velveeta cheese, cubed (process cheese)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 (8 ounce) packages imitation crabmeat, flaked
additional paprika (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large sauepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, paprika and nutmeg until smooth. Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add process cheese and lemon juice; stir until the cheese is melted. Remove from the heat and add cheddar cheese; stir until melted. Stir in crab.
  • Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with additional paprika if desired.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350F for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.1, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 17.3, Cholesterol 105.2, Sodium 1493.8, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.5, Protein 22.8

MICHAEL'S CRAB THERMIDOR



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A delightful way of preparing real crab meat, delicious and not too time consuming provided you have 2 cups of cooked crab meat when you start. You can use fresh, canned or frozen crabmeat (thawed). It can be served as an elegant starter or as a main dish served with rice. I save the largest crab shells and after thorough washing use them to fill with the crab meat before cooking in the oven. They present very well that way at the table as unusual, but of course you can use ramekin dishes as well!

Provided by Switzerland

Categories     European

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 medium crab shells, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups cooked crabmeat
3 shallots, minced fine
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons flour
McCormick's Season All, salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons finely minced spring onion leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons finely minced italian flat leaf parsley
1/2 cup milk (may be icreased if necessary)
6 tablespoons dry white wine
1 pinch cayenne pepper
chiplote tabasco pepper sauce
3 tablespoons sour cream
3/4 cup grated gruyere cheese
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 dash paprika, on top of each crab shell

Steps:

  • Pre-heat your oven to 350°F.
  • Melt the butter in a medium sauce pan on medium heat.
  • Add the minced shallots and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the flour evenly and stir until well blended.
  • Add the milk gradually stirring until the sauce starts to thicken.
  • Add Season All, salt and pepper, mix.
  • Now add the spring onion, Italian parsley, the Gruyere and Parmesean cheeses, blend well.
  • Add Cayenne and Tabasco followed by the dry white wine. Sauce should be fairly thick, not liquid otherwise add more cheese.
  • Now carefully fold in the crab meat and sour cream until well blended. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
  • Remove from heat and start filling the crab shells or ramekin dishes. Sprinkle with Paprika and place in an oven proof dish.
  • Transfer to the 350°F oven until golden and bubbly (about 30 min.).
  • Serve immediately with fluffy white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.4, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 57.8, Sodium 229.3, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 10.1

CRAB THERMIDOR



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The taste of this dish is as impressive as its name. Imitation crabmeat keeps it affordable, but it's fabulous with the real thing, especially for special occasions.-Mary Rose Fedorka, Jamestown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
2 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat, flaked
Additional paprika, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, paprika and nutmeg until smooth. Gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in process cheese and lemon juice until cheese is melted. Remove from heat; stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in crab., Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with additional paprika if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 25g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 846mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 15g protein.

LAURA'S SEAFOOD THERMIDOR



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Use crab or lobster, or mix it up with some fish. I use individual au gratin dishes to serve. The sauce can be frozen before the topping is added.

Provided by Laura Sewall Bossart

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup butter
1 bunch green onions, chopped
½ pound fresh mushrooms, chopped
¼ pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp (30-40 per pound)
¼ pound walleye fillets, cut into pieces
¼ pound cooked lobster meat, broken into chunks
¼ pound cooked crabmeat
2 tablespoons dry sherry
½ cup dry white wine (such as Chenin Blanc)
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of shrimp soup (such as Campbell's®)
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 cup dry bread crumbs
¼ pound shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup dry bread crumbs
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the green onions and mushrooms, and cook until the mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and walleye; cook and stir until the shrimp have begun to turn opaque, about 2 minutes. Add the lobster and crab, and cook a few minutes to heat.
  • Stir in the sherry and white wine. Bring to a simmer, and cook for 2 minutes. Once the shrimp and walleye are no longer translucent in the center, stir in the cream of shrimp soup, half-and-half, 1 cup bread crumbs, and Cheddar cheese until the cheese has melted, and the mixture is bubbly. Pour into a casserole dish, and sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and the Parmesan cheese. Dot with the pieces of cold butter.
  • Cook under the preheated broiler until the butter has melted and the bread crumbs are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 934.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 271.8 mg, Fat 60.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 46.2 g, SaturatedFat 36.6 g, Sodium 1818.9 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

CRAB NEWBURG



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This rich and succulent crab dish is both elegant and easy to make. Serve over rice with steamed vegetables on the side.

Provided by Kathleen Burton

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup butter
1 pound fresh crabmeat
1 pint sour cream, room temperature
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add crab, stir and cook for 2 minutes. Mix in sour cream, tomato paste, dry sherry, parmesan and black pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until heated through. Do not boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 160.4 mg, Fat 41.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 25.3 g, Sodium 652 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CREAMY CRAB MEAT THERMIDOR



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I don't usually measure the ingredients. This is as close to exact measurements as I can come. I hope that it works for you! You can switch out the cheese for swiss or gruyere or any other combination of cheeses that you'd prefer. It may give it a different taste and texture, but it's still works.

Provided by Kelly Kingett

Categories     Seafood

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg crabmeat, fresh about 1 c.
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 c heavy cream
1/4 c white wine
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1/4 c grated parmesean cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c breadcrumbs
2-4 Tbsp butter
old bay seasoning

Steps:

  • 1. Saute shallot in butter until tender.
  • 2. Add cream, white wine, dijon, and season to taste.
  • 3. Place crabmeat in an ovenproof dish and top with the liquid mixture.
  • 4. Top with Parmesean cheese.
  • 5. Combine bread crumbs and butter and sprinkle mixture over the crabmeat mixture.
  • 6. Sprinkle old bay seasoning over the whole dish and bake in a 350 degree oven until bubbly and slightly browned(about 30 mins.)
  • 7. Remove from oven and sprinkle lemon juice over the top. Serve and enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. If you are using frozen crab meat, be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • Be careful not to overcook the crab meat. It should be cooked just until it is heated through.
  • Use a good quality white wine for the sauce. A dry Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc works well.
  • Add a little bit of Dijon mustard to the sauce for a touch of sharpness.
  • Serve the Crabmeat Thermidor immediately with a garnish of fresh parsley.

Conclusion:

Crabmeat Thermidor is a classic French dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is a rich and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your guests. With its delicate crab flavor and creamy sauce, Crabmeat Thermidor is a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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