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Creole Crab

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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. It’s 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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 84.4
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. It’s 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
  • 1 cup Mushrooms,sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Butter or margarine
  • 2 tablespoon Onion,chopped
  • 1/2 Garlic Clove,pressed
  • 2 cup Tomatoes,canned,drained
Directions
  1. 1
    In a heavy skillet, melt half of the butter over medium heat; sauté sliced mushrooms until tender and golden, then remove and set aside.
  2. 2
    In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter; add chopped onion and pressed garlic, sautéing until soft and translucent.
  3. 3
    Stir in the drained canned tomatoes, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
  4. 4
    In a small bowl, whisk together cream (or half-and-half) and flour until smooth; gradually stir into the tomato mixture.
  5. 5
    Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  6. 6
    Gently fold in the reserved mushrooms, diced pimiento or red pepper, and picked-over lump crabmeat.
  7. 7
    Heat through gently, being careful not to break up the crab clusters; do not boil.
  8. 8
    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.

Keywords: creole, crab, seafood, stew, tomato sauce, mushrooms, onion, garlic, rice, pastry shells, pimiento, red pepper, lump crabmeat, comfort food, dinner, appetizer, creamy, savory, gulf coast, cajun style
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