Dungeness Crab Dijonnaise

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A luxurious, creamy pasta dish featuring sweet crabmeat in a rich mustard-infused sauce with earthy mushrooms.
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This elegant yet approachable dish transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal. Sweet, tender Dungeness crabmeat is gently folded into a velvety Dijonnaise sauce, enriched with earthy sautéed mushrooms and aromatic garlic. The tangy bite of Dijon mustard cuts through the richness of the heavy cream and butter, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Ideal for a special weeknight dinner or an intimate date night, this recipe comes together quickly without compromising on depth of flavor. Serve over fresh fettuccine for a comforting, sophisticated experience that feels both indulgent and home-cooked.

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Dungeness Crab Dijonnaise

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 354.8

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This elegant yet approachable dish transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal. Sweet, tender Dungeness crabmeat is gently folded into a velvety Dijonnaise sauce, enriched with earthy saut&# 195;©ed mushrooms and aromatic garlic. The tangy bite of Dijon mustard cuts through the richness of the heavy cream and butter, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile. Ideal for a special weeknight dinner or an intimate date night, this recipe comes together quickly without compromising on depth of flavor. Serve over fresh fettuccine for a comforting, sophisticated experience that feels both indulgent and home-cooked.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the Dungeness crabmeat and sauté gently for 2 to 3 minutes, just until warmed through.
  3. Transfer the crab to a plate and keep warm.
  4. Reduce heat to medium; add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet.
  5. Add sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, and chopped shallots; sauté for 5 minutes until mushrooms are golden and tender.
  6. Pour in the dry white wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  7. Simmer the wine until reduced to approximately 2 tablespoons, about 3 minutes.
  8. Stir in the whipping cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  9. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
  10. Remove the skillet from the heat and whisk in the Dijon-style mustard.
  11. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to taste.
  12. Return the crab to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the sauce.
  13. Serve immediately over cooked fettuccine, garnished with minced fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 354.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.6g38%
Saturated Fat 14.5g73%
Cholesterol 145.8mg49%
Sodium 463.7mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 5.0g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 2.2g
Protein 23.5g47%

* 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: crab, dungeness, dijonnaise, pasta, cream, mushrooms, garlic, shallots, white wine, mustard, seafood, date night, fettuccine, rich, creamy, quick dinner, elegant, comfort food, italian inspired, luxury
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