Best 10 Fried Asparagus With Crab And Crawfish In Creole Honey Butter Recipes

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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



Asparagus and Crab Casserole image

Categories     Bread     Sauce     Sandwich     Bake     Crab     Asparagus

Yield makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups whole milk
1 ounce Cheddar cheese, grated (1/4 cup)
1 ounce Swiss cheese, grated (1/4 cup)
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
24 fresh asparagus spears
1 pound lump crab meat
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (4 ounces)

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



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

3 gallons water
2/3 cup salt
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
2 packages dry crab boil
1 cup liquid crab boil
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows
2 bay leaves
12 new potatoes
3 ears corn, cut into thirds
3 artichokes
6 pounds large, head on shrimp
1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed
1 cup melted butter, as an accompaniment
Beer, as an accompaniment
French bread, as an accompaniment
6 pounds live crawfish
1 foot andouille, cut into 8 equal links
3 lemons, halved
2 yellow onions, peeled and quartered
2 heads garlic, halved
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

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



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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

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces crawfish (tail meat, cooked)
4 ounces crabmeat (fresh)
1 teaspoon garlic, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon shallot, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons red bell peppers, minced
1 teaspoon fresh basil, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh is best)
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons creole mustard
1/4 cup heavy cream or 1/4 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons green onions or 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
salt, pepper and cayenne, to taste
1 egg
1 egg white
1 1/2 cups beer (one 12 ounce can)
1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
vegetable oil, for frying (about 4 cups)
salt, pepper and cayenne, to taste
16 asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 4-inch lengths

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



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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

4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), ends snapped or trimmed

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



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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

¼ cup butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed

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



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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

1 (10 ounce) package frozen asparagus cuts, thawed and drained
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 1 cup flaked imitation crabmeat
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup soft breadcrumbs

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



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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

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cornstarch
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
3 large egg whites
2-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
Oil for deep-fat frying
Ranch salad dressing

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



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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

1 cup diced onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
8 ounces Mexican process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/4 cup Creole mustard or other spicy mustard
2 pounds flounder fillets
1-1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
2 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

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



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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

½ cup butter
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green onion
1 pound crawfish tails
2 (10.75 ounce) cans cream of potato soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (15 ounce) can yellow corn, drained
1 (14 ounce) can white corn, drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 pint half-and-half
3 tablespoons Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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



Honey-Soy Asparagus image

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

1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

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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