CRAB AND SPINACH MORNAY
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories brunch, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Pick over crab meat carefully to remove and discard pieces of shell or cartilage. Do not break up the pieces of crab; leave them as whole as possible. Set aside.
- Pick over spinach to remove tough stems or blemished leaves. Rinse well and drain. Set aside.
- Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan and add flour, stirring rapidly with a whisk. Add salt, pepper and cayenne. When blended, stir in milk, cream and nutmeg. Let simmer, stirring often from the bottom, about 10 minutes. Add cheese and stir until melted.
- Put spinach in a deep skillet or casserole without water. Cook, stirring often, until the leaves wilt. Drain. Press or squeeze to extract as much liquid as possible from the leaves. Chop spinach until it is medium fine.
- Heat remaining tablespoon of butter in a skillet and add 1 tablespoon shallots. Cook briefly, stirring, and add spinach. Add salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into a baking dish (an oval dish measuring 14 by 8 by 2 inches is ideal).
- Spoon crab into a smaller ovenproof dish and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of chopped shallots. Place in oven and bake 5 minutes. Scatter crab meat over spinach and smooth it to make an even layer. Spoon cheese sauce over all and smooth it over. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
- Place dish in oven and bake 10 minutes. Heat broiler. Let broil, leaving the door partly ajar, about 2 minutes or until nicely glazed on top. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 446, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 981 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Jaden Lebogang
[email protected]I made this dish exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the crab and spinach were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!
Malik Samar
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The finished dish is absolutely delicious and perfect for a special occasion.
Brother mercado
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The crab was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make it again.
Josie Zammit
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love serving it with a side of roasted vegetables.
David Hatts
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the crab and spinach were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
sayed zobir
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used frozen crab and spinach, and it still turned out great. I served it over pasta and everyone loved it.
Steve Morris
[email protected]I substituted imitation crab for the real thing and it was still very good. The sauce was a little thin, but I added a bit more cheese and it thickened up nicely.
Shihab Ali
[email protected]I made this dish exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the crab and spinach were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!
Songram Biplob
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The finished dish is absolutely delicious and perfect for a special occasion.
QuincyO Forbes
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The crab was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make it again.
Kamal Hassan
[email protected]This is one of my favorite comfort food recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love serving it with a side of mashed potatoes or rice.
Sadat Jan
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the creamy sauce and the tender crab. I will definitely be making this again.
aden eppler
[email protected]This crab and spinach mornay was a real treat! The flavors of the crab, spinach, and cheese sauce were perfectly balanced, and the dish was incredibly rich and satisfying. I highly recommend it!