Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the delicate flavors of succulent shrimp and crab meat, enveloped in a creamy, cheesy au gratin sauce. This delectable dish tantalizes taste buds with its rich and luxurious texture, while the medley of seafood offers a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate. Prepared with a medley of ingredients, this recipe promises an explosion of taste and texture in every bite. From the briny sweetness of the shrimp to the delicate flakiness of the crab meat, each ingredient contributes to a harmonious culinary experience. Whether served as a main course or an elegant appetizer, this shrimp crab meat au gratin is sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests.
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SHRIMP AND CRABMEAT AU GRATIN
Make and share this Shrimp and Crabmeat Au Gratin recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Crab
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Medium Cream Sauce: Melt butter in a sauce pan; stir in flour and cook for a minute; add milk or half and half and stir constantly until sauce thicken.
- Saute shrimp and crabmeat in butter.
- Add sherry, sharp cheese, and hot cream sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat thoroughly and pour into a casserole or individual au gratins.
- Sprinkle top with cracker crumbs, Romano cheese, and paprika.
- Dot with butter and cook at 350 degrees until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.3, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 18.2, Cholesterol 237.8, Sodium 1102.9, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 39
SEAFOOD GRATIN
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place 4 individual gratin dishes on sheet pans. (If recipe is doubled serve it in a 14 by 9 1/4-inch oval gratin dish.)
- Combine the stock, cream, 1/2 cup of the wine, the tomato puree, and saffron in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and add the shrimp. After 3 minutes, use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp to a bowl. Add the halibut to the stock for 3 minutes, until just cooked through, and remove to the same bowl. Add the cooked lobster to the bowl.
- Continue to cook the sauce until reduced by half, about 12 minutes. Mash 1 tablespoon of the butter together with the flour. Whisk the butter mixture into the sauce along with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saute pan. Add the leeks and carrots and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, until softened. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of wine, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until tender. Set aside.
- Combine the panko, Parmesan, parsley, tarragon, and garlic. Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and mix it into the crumbs until they're moistened.
- Divide the seafood among the 4 gratin dishes. Strew the vegetables on top of each dish. Pour the sauce equally over the seafood and vegetables and spoon the crumbs evenly on top. Bake for 20 minutes, until the top is browned and the sauce is bubbly. Serve hot.
CRAB AND SHRIMP AU GRATIN
This crab and shrimp Au Gratin, its perfect for a weeknight.
Provided by Stephanie Manley
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine flour, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of milk. Stir until smooth. Combine cheese spread and remaining milk in top of a double boiler, cook over hot water until cheese melts. Add flour mixture and hot sauce to cheese mixture, stir until smooth. Add shrimp and crabmeat. Pour into a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and top with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve over hot cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 kcal, Carbohydrate 82 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 142 mg, Sodium 1005 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CRAB MEAT AU GRATIN
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories casseroles, appetizer, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler to high.
- Melt two tablespoons of the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and blend well. Do not brown. Add the milk and cook, stirring with a whisk, until blended and smooth. Season with cayenne pepper, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
- Add the cream, bring to a boil and simmer briefly about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in half of the sherry, beat in the egg yolk well and remove from heat.
- Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook them briefly until wilted. Add the crab meat and cook briefly, stirring gently. Sprinkle with the remaining sherry.
- Spoon the crab meat into a baking dish and smooth over with a spatula. Cover with the hot sauce and spoon it over with a rubber spatula. Sprinkle with the cheese.
- Place the dish under the broiler until golden brown and bubbling hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 479, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 895 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CAJUN SEAFOOD AU GRATIN
This recipe comes from Alex Patout's Seafood Kitchen. I got it off of their website and it is WONDERFUL. This is easy to prepare, only takes a few minutes, and so rich and delicious. I make this often for company and it is one of my son's favorite foods. You may eat this over rice, pasta, or my preference, with a loaf of crusty bread. I have also doubled this for a crowd - works well, but it does make a lot when you do this. This can be served as an appetizer or a main dish. ***reminds me of Papadeaux's Blackened Seafood Fondue***
Provided by Khandi Howard
Categories Crab
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pour the cream into a large heavy skillet or saucepan and place over medium-high heat.
- The cream will rise before it begins to boil; just stir it to keep it from overflowing.
- Once it begins to simmer, add the herbs, salt, peppers, green onions, and parsley, and continue to let simmer until it becomes thick, 7-8 minutes.
- Stir in the shrimp and let cook 3-4 minutes, then add the crawfish.
- Mix well and let cook 2-3 minutes.
- Gently fold in the crab meat (you paid a premium price for it, so don't destroy those precious lumps).
- Let cook 2-3 minutes more, then add the 1-1/2 cups cheese and stir gently until it has melted.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Pour the hot seafood mixture into a large ovenproof dish or individual ramekins.
- Sprinkle the top with the Parmesan cheese and glaze under the broiler.
- Serve immediately.
- *******Additional Notes:.
- This dish should really be prepared fresh.
- It doesn't take long to make, and your guests or family will enjoy watching you prepare it.
- You don't have to use all three kinds of seafood, either.
- Try it with just one or two of them, increasing the amounts, or substitute other kinds of seafood that are readily available.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.2, Fat 38.5, SaturatedFat 23.2, Cholesterol 255, Sodium 1334.7, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 30.4
NEW ORLEANS CRABMEAT AU GRATIN
This is such a good dish. I would order this every time we went to Don's Seafood Hut in Lafayette....still do when I go home to visit. I have tried many recipes, and this is the closest I can come to theirs. This is a collaboration of many different recipes I have tried.
Provided by SkinnyMinnie
Categories Crab
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375ºF.
- In a medium heavy bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onions and garlic; sauté for 3-5 min or until vegetables are wilted. Be careful not to brown.
- Sprinkle in the flour, blending well into the mixture.
- Using a wire whisk, add the hot cream into the saucepan, stirring constantly until thick cream sauce is achieved.
- Reduce heat to a simmer.
- Add the white wine, lemon juice, nutmeg, and hot sauce, stir to combine.
- Sprinkle in half of the Cheddar cheese, stirring the mixture constantly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. If mixture becomes too thick, add a small amount of hot water or whipping cream.
- Place equal parts of the crabmeat in the bottom of 6 au gratin dishes, top with sauce-enough to cover and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 10 min or until cheese is bubbly.
- OR.
- Spread crabmeat on the bottom of an 8-inch baking dish, top with sauce, and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 30 min or until cheese is bubbly and melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 835.7, Fat 77.1, SaturatedFat 47.8, Cholesterol 317.9, Sodium 623.6, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 27.5
CRAB MEAT & SHRIMP AU GRATIN
This is a FANTASTIC recipe that I developed many years ago. It began at first as Crabmeat Au Gratin & recently I decided to also add Shrimp, which greatly improved an already great dish. Also, instead of a mild chedder, I sometimes use the 4 or 6 blend of shredded cheese, either Kraft or Sargento.
Provided by Alan Leonetti
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place crabmeat into large mixing bowl.
- Add ONLY 1 cup unseasoned bread crumbs, eggs, butter or margarine, flour, heavy whipping cream, Port Wine or Cream Sherry, ONLY 1/2 cup grated mild cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme,& parsley flakes. Mix well with large spoon.
- Place into a well-greased oven-proof baking dish or casserole.
- Push the shrimp down into the mixture distributed evenly& then cover the holes with the mixture. Sprinkle top with additional bread crumbs& cheese. Sprinkle top with paprika.
- Place, uncovered, into preheated 400 degree oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted& top is a light golden brown, but not burned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.5, Fat 30.5, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 326.3, Sodium 1500.4, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4.7, Protein 42.4
SHRIMP & CRAB AU GRATIN BY PAULA DEEN
I watched Paula Deen make this and knew right away I had to make it! It's very rich but very, very good. I served this with crackers as an appetizer.
Provided by CindiJ
Categories Crab
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Slowly add the milk, stirring with whisk to remove all lumps. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add the wine, lemon juice, salt, black pepper & cayenne pepper, stirring well. Continue to cook until smooth and thickened.
- Remove from heat.
- In separate pan bring 2 cups water & 1/2 teaspoons salt to boil. Add shrimp, return to boil; cook for 1 minute. Drain immediately and rough chop.
- Place roughly chopped shrimp and cleaned crab meat in large bowl. Toss with hands to mix completely taking care not to break up crab meats.
- Pour sauce over the seafood. Gently fold using large spoon or spatula.
- Spray 8-inch dish and pour mixture into the dish. Top with grated cheese, making sure to completely cover the seafood mixture.
- Bake uncovered in preheated 350º oven for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.6, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 245.8, Sodium 790.2, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 41.2
SHRIMP & CRAB CASSEROLE
This quick, easy recipe is truly delicious. The succulent, melt-in-your-mouth seafood flavors and textures make for elegant comfort food. To make ahead, just assemble, cover and refrigerate, then bake when ready. -Jan Bartley, Evergreen, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Spread rice into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in seafood seasoning, salt, pepper sauce and pepper. Fold in shrimp and crab. Spoon over rice. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, covered, until shrimp turn pink, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. To Make Ahead: Can be made a day in advance. Prepare recipe as directed, cooling sauce slightly before adding shrimp and crab. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 195mg cholesterol, Sodium 1127mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
CRAB AU GRATIN SPREAD
For a warm and winning appetizer, Suzanne Zick of Maiden, North Carolina serves this special cracker spread. It's rich tasting and easy to whip up with convenient canned crab.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield about 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt and paprika until smooth. Gradually add the cream, milk and wine. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the crab, mushrooms and chives; heat through. Stir in cheese just until melted., Transfer to a greased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over crab mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SEAFOOD AU GRATIN
This is delicious and well worth the effort! Make sure the seafood is very fresh. Best if served in individual baking dishes, but can be made in one larger dish if they are not available.
Provided by JELI
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Crab
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly butter 8 small baking dishes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Saute shrimp and scallops until firm, about 5 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add chicken broth and raise heat to high. Stir until thickened. Mix in shallots, mushrooms and wine. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Arrange shrimp, scallops and crab in the bottom of prepared dishes. Pour sauce over seafood and cover with cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden, about 12 t o15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 213.8 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1128.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
SHRIMP AND CRAB AU GRATIN
For me, this is the ultimate in comfort food. Rich and creamy, cheesy, and seafood all in one dish...how do you lose? I've been known to add a LOT more cheese if I'm in the mood, or toss in some Cajun seasoning to spice it up a bit. Prep time includes stove-top cooking time, cooking time is just the baking time.
Provided by Felix4067
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter in medium frying pan.
- Add onions and celery and saute until soft.
- Meahwhile, in a small bowl, lightly beat egg yolks with salt and red pepper flakes and set aside.
- Add flour to pan, and mix well.
- Immediately add evaporated milk gradually, stirring constantly to thin flour mixture.
- Add regular milk, stirring constantly, until completely incorporated.
- Add egg yolk mixture, mix well, and cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat; add the crab and shrimp and mix well.
- Add 8 oz. of the cheese and mix well.
- Pour mixture into a well-greased 3-quart casserole dish.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
- Bake uncovered at 375F for 15 minutes, until cheese melts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.3, Fat 41.2, SaturatedFat 25.3, Cholesterol 307.7, Sodium 1172.1, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 39.1
SHRIMP AU GRATIN
A unique way to eating shrimp, it's au gratin. Try it over grilled veggies and it's even better. It's very filling and appetizing. You can serve the shrimp au gratin on top of some of your favorite grilled vegetables, like portobello mushrooms.
Provided by IMANKAY
Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts. Reduce heat to medium, whisk in flour, and stir until a thick paste forms, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Cook and stir until the sauce is thick and smooth, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with nutmeg and salt.
- Place shrimp in a casserole dish and coat with 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning and salt to taste. Cover with sauce and sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top. Add shallot, remaining Italian seasoning, and parsley. Top with bread crumbs, followed by Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 176.5 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 708.5 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
Tips:
- To make the perfect roux, cook the butter and flour over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is golden brown and smells nutty.
- Use a combination of heavy cream and milk to make the sauce. This will give the sauce a rich and creamy texture.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste. You can also add a pinch of paprika for a smoky flavor.
- Be sure to use fresh shrimp and crab meat for the best flavor. If you're using frozen seafood, thaw it completely before cooking.
- Cook the shrimp and crab meat until it is just cooked through. Overcooked seafood is tough and chewy.
- Serve the shrimp and crab meat au gratin immediately with your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Shrimp and crab meat au gratin is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is a great way to use up leftover seafood.
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