Indulge in a symphony of flavors with this tantalizing Fried Asparagus with Crab and Crawfish in Creole Honey Butter. This dish combines the best of Louisiana cuisine, featuring succulent asparagus spears, tender crab meat, and juicy crawfish, all enveloped in a rich and flavorful Creole honey butter sauce. The asparagus is perfectly fried, maintaining its crisp texture while the crab and crawfish add a burst of seafood sweetness. The Creole honey butter sauce, made with a blend of spices, herbs, and a touch of honey, elevates the dish to a new level of deliciousness. This recipe also includes variations for those who prefer a vegetarian version or those who want to add a spicy kick with the addition of cayenne pepper. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
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ASPARAGUS AND CRAB CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan set over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Gradually add the milk and stir until thick and smooth, about 5 minutes. Add the Cheddar and Swiss cheeses, and stir until melted. Add the salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Hold an asparagus spear with both hands, about 2 inches from the ends. Gently bend the asparagus until it snaps. It will break at the point where the stem gets too tough to be enjoyable; discard the stem. Repeat for all your asparagus. Cook the asparagus in boiling water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.
- Place the asparagus in a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Scatter the crab meat over the asparagus, then pour in the cheese sauce. Sprinkle with the Parmesan, then bake for about 30 minutes or until top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling.
EMERIL'S TAILGATING CRAWFISH BOIL
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- In a large stockpot fitted with a basket insert, combine the stock ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Add the potatoes, corn, and artichokes. Cover and bring back to a boil, about 5 minutes. Add the sausage, lemons, onions, and garlic, cover the pot and return to a boil, about 5 minutes. Taste the stock and adjust seasoning as needed. Add the crawfish and shrimp, cover, and turn off the flame. Allow the mixture to steep for 10 minutes. Add the asparagus, cover, and let steep until the vegetables and crawfish are tender, 5 to 15 minutes.
- To serve, line a table with brown paper bags and newspaper. Lift the basket from the stock and drain. Dump the basket ingredients directly on newspaper. Serve with melted butter, beer, French bread, and paper towels.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.
FRIED ASPARAGUS WITH CRAB AND CRAWFISH IN CREOLE HONEY BUTTER
An appetizing first course from the flavor center of the universe, Louisiana. This dish could easily be the main course for an early lunch accompanied with a spicy pilaf and icy cold beer. Courtesy of Chef Kim Kringlie of The Dakota, featured in The Louisiana New Garde television series. Cooking/prep time approximate.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Crab
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the crab/crawfish mixture: Heat olive oil in large skillet; add next six ingredients and saute for a minute.
- Add next five ingredients and simmer until reduced by half.
- Add onions and butter, one tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly until all the butter is incorporated.
- Season to taste and keep warm until served.
- For the asparagus: Combine the first five ingredients in a bowl and mix until smooth.
- Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed pan to 325°F.
- Dip the asparagus pieces in batter and fry until golden.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- To serve, place 4 pieces on warmed plates; divide the crab mixture evenly over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.3, Fat 26.7, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 148.1, Sodium 536.7, Carbohydrate 54.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 6, Protein 21.3
PAN-SEARED ASPARAGUS WITH CRISPY GARLIC
Before asparagus got moved to its own botanical family, Asparagaceae, in the early 2000s, it was part of the lily family along with onions, chives, shallots and garlic. It makes sense then, that asparagus and garlic make such a good duo. When cooked with care, both can be mild and sweet (or pungent and bitter when cooked carelessly). To highlight the best of both ingredients, gently fry garlic into chips for a crispy topping, then use the lightly infused oil to sauté the asparagus. Both thin and chubby spears work, as would nearly any other vegetable you like with garlic: broccoli, kale, snap peas, fennel and more.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place a paper towel-lined plate next to the stove. In a medium or large skillet, combine the garlic and olive oil over medium-low heat. Cook, shaking the skillet often, until the garlic is very light golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat, tilt it, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the garlic to the towel-lined plate, leaving the remaining oil in the skillet. Season the crispy garlic with salt.
- Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook, shaking often, until bright green, crisp-tender and browned in spots, 4 to 5 minutes. Slide onto a platter, including any oil in the skillet. Top with the garlic chips and season again with salt and pepper.
PAN-FRIED ASPARAGUS
This garlic asparagus dish is a Northern Italian side dish. My family loves it! Even the kids!
Provided by Kim
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook garlic in butter for a minute, but do not brown. Add asparagus, and cook for 10 minutes, turning asparagus to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 524.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
ASPARAGUS CRAB AU GRATIN
Make and share this Asparagus Crab Au Gratin recipe from Food.com.
Provided by bmcnichol
Categories Crab
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place asparagus in a greased 1-qt. baking dish.
- Top with crab and cheese and set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter.
- Stir in flour until smooth.
- Whisk in milk, mustard, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove from the heat and stir in lemon juice.
- Pour over asparagus.
- Melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs.
- Sprinkle over top.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.1, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 71.8, Sodium 928.3, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 17
FRIED ASPARAGUS
This battered asparagus is a favorite at events. It's fun to eat with a side of ranch dressing for dipping. -Lori Kimble, Montgomery, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Combine beer and egg whites; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Dip asparagus into batter., In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1-1/2 in. oil to 375°. Fry asparagus in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with ranch dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CREOLE FLOUNDER WITH SEAFOOD SAUCE
This is one of my family's favorite Creole dishes. The recipe can be made with flounder or sole fillets, but I sometimes use locally caught kingfish bass.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4-5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the onion, green pepper, garlic and parsley in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add the cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; Stir in cheese and lemon juice; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Add crab. Cover and keep warm. , Spread mustard on both sides of fillets. Sprinkle with Creole seasoning. Place on a greased broiler pan. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Top each fillet with four to five shrimp; serve over crab sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 869 calories, Fat 44g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 528mg cholesterol, Sodium 1868mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 88g protein.
LOUISIANA CRAWFISH BISQUE
My mom and I make this recipe and it always gets rave reviews. It's so creamy and hearty. Being from Louisiana, I am happy to be able to make a crawfish bisque better than any I've ever tried at any restaurant. Serve with French bread and a nice salad.
Provided by jennybird55
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Seafood
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir chopped onion and green onion in melted butter until softened, about 5 minutes. Add crawfish tails, potato soup, mushroom soup, yellow corn, white corn, and cream cheese; cook and stir until cheese melts completely into mixture. Pour half-and-half into the pot; stir. Season with Creole seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook until hot, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 198.7 mg, Fat 45.3 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 26.3 g, Sodium 2313.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
HONEY-SOY ASPARAGUS
It's love at first bite when you get a delectable burst of sweet-and-salty flavor with just the right amount of garlic in this simple side. Just trim the asparagus, and it's ready to eat in the blink of an eye. -Lisa Daniell, Loveland, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter. Stir in the soy sauce, honey and garlic. Add asparagus; saute until crisp-tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green and have tight, closed tips. Avoid spears that are wilted or have woody ends.
- Trim the asparagus. Cut off the tough, woody ends of the asparagus spears. You can do this with a knife or a vegetable peeler.
- Cook the asparagus until it is tender-crisp. You can do this by boiling, steaming, or roasting the asparagus. Avoid overcooking the asparagus, as it will become mushy.
- Use a light hand with the Creole seasoning. Creole seasoning is a flavorful blend of spices, but it can be overpowering if used in too large of a quantity.
- Serve the asparagus immediately. Asparagus is best served hot and fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, cook it and then reheat it gently before serving.
Conclusion:
Fried asparagus with crab and crawfish in Creole honey butter is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The asparagus is cooked until tender-crisp and then tossed in a flavorful Creole honey butter sauce. The crab and crawfish add a touch of luxury to the dish. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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