This Creole Crab dish is a comforting, restaurant-quality meal that brings the vibrant flavors of the Gulf Coast to your home kitchen. Lump crabmeat is gently folded into a rich, savory sauce made from sautéed mushrooms, onions, garlic, and canned tomatoes. A touch of cream and flour creates a luxurious texture, while diced pimiento or red pepper adds a subtle sweetness and pop of color. ItâÂÂs an elegant yet approachable dinner perfect for date nights or special weeknight suppers. Serve it over hot rice for a complete meal or spoon it into flaky pastry shells for a decadent appetizer. The combination of sweet crab and robust Creole seasoning makes every bite satisfying and memorable.
Creole Crab
Description
This Creole Crab dish is a comforting, restaurant-quality meal that brings the vibrant flavors of the Gulf Coast to your home kitchen. Lump crabmeat is gently folded into a rich, savory sauce made from saut&# 195;©ed mushrooms, onions, garlic, and canned tomatoes. A touch of cream and flour creates a luxurious texture, while diced pimiento or red pepper adds a subtle sweetness and pop of color. ItâÂÂs an elegant yet approachable dinner perfect for date nights or special weeknight suppers. Serve it over hot rice for a complete meal or spoon it into flaky pastry shells for a decadent appetizer. The combination of sweet crab and robust Creole seasoning makes every bite satisfying and memorable.Ingredients
Directions
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In a heavy skillet, melt half of the butter over medium heat; sauté sliced mushrooms until tender and golden, then remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter; add chopped onion and pressed garlic, sautéing until soft and translucent.
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Stir in the drained canned tomatoes, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
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In a small bowl, whisk together cream (or half-and-half) and flour until smooth; gradually stir into the tomato mixture.
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Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
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Gently fold in the reserved mushrooms, diced pimiento or red pepper, and picked-over lump crabmeat.
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Heat through gently, being careful not to break up the crab clusters; do not boil.
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Serve immediately over hot cooked rice or spoon into heated pastry shells.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 84.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5.6g9%
- Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 86.2mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 7.4g3%
- Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
- Sugars 4.6g
- Protein 3.1g7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
