PURPLE-POTATO AND CRAB GRATIN

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Categories     Milk/Cream     Potato     Side     Bake     Lunch     Casserole/Gratin     Crab     Winter     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 6 generously as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
freshly grated nutmeg
sea salt
freshly ground white pepper
1 pound lump crab meat (preferably from Maine)
3 pounds purple potatoes*
*available at specialty produce markets

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Brush bottom and side of a 3-quart gratin dish (about 15 by 10 by 2 inches) with olive oil. With flat side of a heavy knife lightly crush garlic and rub over bottom and side of dish.
  • In a small bowl stir together cream and nutmeg, sea salt, and white pepper to taste. Pick over crab meat to remove any bits of shell and cartilage and divide into 3 portions. Peel potatoes and with a mandoline or other manual slicer cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Divide potatoes into 4 portions. In gratin dish evenly arrange 1 portion potatoes and top with 1 portion crab, spreading evenly. Season crab layer with sea salt and white pepper. Repeat layering with remaining portions of potatoes and crab, seasoning each crab layer and ending with potatoes. Pour cream evenly over gratin and press down on top layer of potatoes to briefly submerge them in cream.
  • Bake gratin, covered with foil, in middle of oven 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake gratin until potatoes are tender and lightly browned, about 25 minutes more.

Christine Bryant
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This gratin was a huge disappointment.


esther mwenye
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Abdul R-86 Mannan B-84
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This gratin is not worth the effort. It's not very flavorful, and it's not very filling.


nazik hussain
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The gratin was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I would have liked it to have more crab meat.


MD Eyasin
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The gratin was a bit dry. I would have liked it to have more sauce.


MD MUBAROK
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This gratin was a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked it to have more seasoning.


Ujjal Biswas
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I'm not sure why this recipe is called 'purple potato and crab gratin'. There are no purple potatoes in the recipe.


Zohaib Rajpoot
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I made this gratin in individual ramekins. It was a nice touch for a special occasion dinner.


so funny
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This gratin is a great way to use up leftover crab meat.


MD ViVo 4G
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I added a bit of chopped parsley to the gratin before baking it. It added a nice pop of color and flavor.


Juan Carlos Morales
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I would recommend using fresh crab meat for this recipe. It makes a big difference in the flavor of the gratin.


Shahria Mollah
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This gratin is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


luzinda pro
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this gratin. The crab was cooked perfectly, and it wasn't fishy at all.


Payer Ahmed
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This gratin is so creamy and cheesy. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Lucas Mahoney
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I love the combination of crab and purple potatoes in this gratin. It's a unique and delicious dish.


Abdul Jamiry
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. It's easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


suvidh and sriyansh
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I made this gratin for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The purple potatoes added a unique and beautiful touch to the dish.


md billal204
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This purple potato and crab gratin was a hit with my family! The crab was tender and flavorful, and the potatoes were creamy and cheesy. The gratin had a beautiful golden crust, and it was perfect for a special occasion dinner.