**Indulge in the Exquisite Symphony of Flavors: Deviled Crab with Sherry Sauce and Other Culinary Delights**
Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey as we delve into the realm of delectable seafood creations. Our spotlight dish, Deviled Crab with Sherry Sauce, takes center stage, promising an explosion of flavors that will leave your taste buds in awe. Succulent crab meat is carefully seasoned and enveloped in a velvety sherry sauce, creating a harmonious balance of richness and complexity. But that's not all; this article presents a treasure trove of additional recipes that will satisfy every palate. From the classic Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce to the innovative Crab and Avocado Tostadas, each recipe offers a unique culinary experience. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, these seafood masterpieces are sure to impress and delight. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together!
DEVILED CRAB WITH SHERRY SAUCE
Categories Milk/Cream Shellfish Appetizer Bake Quick & Easy Parmesan Seafood Crab Ramekin Gourmet
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Remove crabmeat from shell, discarding cartilage, and cut meat into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, then add flour and cook, whisking, 2 minutes. Add milk in a slow stream, whisking, then add garlic and bring to a boil, whisking. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking, until béchamel is thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and discard garlic.
- Whisk together yolks, Sherry, mustard, nutmeg, cayenne, and salt in a bowl, then add hot béchamel in a slow stream, whisking. Pour mixture into saucepan and cook over very low heat, whisking constantly, until an instant-read thermometer registers 160°F, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and gently stir in crabmeat and parsley. Divide mixture among 6 (4-ounce) ramekins.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cool slightly. Stir together melted butter, bread crumbs, and cheese with a fork, then sprinkle over crab. Put ramekins in a shallow baking pan and bake in upper third of oven until crab is bubbling and crumbs are golden brown, about 5 minutes.
ALABAMA DEVILED CRAB
Deviled crab is one of those classic recipes that never really gets old; a similar dish with clams is common in New England. The original concept is seasoned seafood, mixed with mustard and breadcrumbs, stuffed back into its shell and baked. I use a casserole dish or individual ramekins. This recipe is Spanish-inspired, with a...
Provided by Marsha Gardner
Categories Seafood
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Saute` celery, onion and bell pepper in butter. Add cracker crumbs, milk, clam juice, salt, pepper sauce, mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
- 2. Cook until thick. Remove from heat and beat in eggs and sherry.
- 3. Add crabmeat and pour into a buttered casserole dish or individual ramekins. Brush with melted butter and bake for 10-12 minutes in a 400-degree oven.
DEVILED CRABS
Deviled crabs are a quintessential Gullah dish similar to crab cakes. I like to serve them in cleaned crab shells for a pretty presentation. Ask your local fishmonger for the crab shells-they may sell them. Or, you can bake the deviled crab in small ovenproof dishes, too.
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Pulse the onion, celery and red bell pepper in a food processor until minced. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced vegetables and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
- Combine the mayonnaise, mustard, sherry, seafood seasoning, mace and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the cooled vegetables. Fold in the crabmeat and cracker crumbs. Spoon about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the crab mixture into each crab shell and brush with melted butter. Place the crab shells on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
DEVILED CRAB
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Melt butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook onion and celery, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
- Gently toss crab with lemon juice.
- Coarsely crush saltines with your hands in a large bowl. Stir in onion mixture, Sherry, cayenne, and salt, then fold in crab.
- Divide among scallop shells and bake in middle of oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
- We use Outerbridge's brand, from Bermuda. Available at specialty foods shops and from 441-296-4451 or outerbridge.com.
- ** Available at Bridge Kitchenware (800-274-3435).
DEVILED CRAB
Dip your spoon into this super-rich comfort food, and you might think you're in heaven. Generous portions of crab are mixed with cream and eggs and flavored with chives, onions and more. Mmm ...
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually stir in cream until smooth. , Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat., Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in the crab, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and chives., Spoon into six greased 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place on a baking sheet. Combine bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over tops. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 194mg cholesterol, Sodium 697mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
Tips:
- To ensure the freshest crab meat, try to purchase live crabs and steam them yourself. If using pre-cooked crab meat, make sure it is of high quality and has been refrigerated properly.
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of crab meat, such as blue crab and Dungeness crab.
- Be sure to remove all shells and cartilage from the crab meat before mixing it with the other ingredients.
- For a creamier filling, use a combination of mayonnaise and sour cream.
- For a spicier filling, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- If you don't have sherry on hand, you can use dry white wine or chicken broth in the sauce.
- Serve the deviled crabs immediately, while they are still hot and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Deviled crabs are a classic seafood dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them spicy, creamy, or somewhere in between, there is a deviled crab recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a delicious and elegant seafood dish, give deviled crabs a try.
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