STEAMED CORN CUSTARDS WITH CRAB

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Categories     Shellfish     Vegetable     Appetizer     Steam     Crab     Corn     Summer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

For custard
1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears) or thawed frozen
1/3 cup whole milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt
For crab topping
1 (3/4-lb) king crab leg, thawed if frozen and shell discarded
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Special Equipment
4 (2-oz) ceramic or glass ramekin

Steps:

  • Make custard:
  • Cook corn in a 1-quart saucepan of boiling salted water until very tender, 3 to 5 minutes, and drain in a sieve.
  • Purée milk and hot corn in a blender until almost smooth, then force through a very fine sieve into a bowl, discarding solids. Whisk in egg and salt and divide custard among ramekins.
  • Steam custards in a steamer set 1 inch above simmering water, covered with lid, until centers are set and a thin knife inserted into center of 1 custard comes out clean, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove ramekins from steamer with tongs and cool custards slightly.
  • Make crab topping while custards cool:
  • Coarsely chop 1/4 cup crabmeat and reserve remainder for another use. Heat butter in a small heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook crab, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in chives.
  • Serve custards topped with crab.

Bhim Tamang Tamang
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I'm definitely going to make these custards again. They're a great appetizer or light meal.


krystal maynard
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These custards were a fun and easy way to get my kids to eat corn. They loved the sweet and savory flavor.


Shaheen 578
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I'm not sure I would make these custards again. They were a lot of work and I didn't think they were worth the effort.


Sathija Newan
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These custards were a great way to use up some leftover crab. They were also a nice change of pace from my usual steamed fish or chicken.


Mariah Clark
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Overall, I thought these custards were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.


Millet Milller
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I had some trouble getting the custards to steam evenly. Some of them were overcooked while others were still a bit runny.


MyLife MyRule
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These custards were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better with a little more salt and pepper.


Melen Fkr
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I've made these custards several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Ameer Hamza Jatt
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These custards were absolutely delicious! The corn flavor was delicate and sweet, and the crab was perfectly cooked. I served them with a simple green salad and they were the perfect light and healthy meal.


Kanwal Feroz
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I'm not a huge fan of corn, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The custards were light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness. The crab added a nice savory flavor, and the whole dish came together beautifully.


Nafiis Abdi
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These steamed corn custards with crab were a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, with the sweet corn and crab complementing each other beautifully. The custards were also incredibly easy to make, and they steamed