New Orleans Deviled Crab

This New Orleans-style deviled crab is a luxurious take on classic seafood casseroles. Tender, flaked crabmeat is gently folded into a rich mixture of mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic herbs. Baked in a dish with a crunchy topping of butter-toasted breadcrumbs, the result is a dish with contrasting textures: creamy, savory filling beneath a crisp, golden crust. It is an elegant yet comforting main course that feels special enough for holiday gatherings but is simple enough for a sophisticated weeknight dinner.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 294

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This New Orleans-style deviled crab is a luxurious take on classic seafood casseroles. Tender, flaked crabmeat is gently folded into a rich mixture of mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic herbs. Baked in a dish with a crunchy topping of butter-toasted breadcrumbs, the result is a dish with contrasting textures: creamy, savory filling beneath a crisp, golden crust. It is an elegant yet comforting main course that feels special enough for holiday gatherings but is simple enough for a sophisticated weeknight dinner.

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
In a large bowl, gently combine the flaked crabmeat, 1 cup of the breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped celery, prepared mustard, chopped green pepper, chopped parsley, chopped chives, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt, beaten egg, and chopped hard-cooked eggs.
3
Stir the mixture until all ingredients are evenly distributed, being careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
4
Spoon the crab mixture into a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish and spread it out evenly.
5
In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 cup of breadcrumbs with the melted butter.
6
Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the crab mixture.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 294kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.8g8%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 157mg53%
Sodium 1473mg62%
Total Carbohydrate 31g11%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 0.6g
Protein 31g62%

* 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, deviled crab, casserole, seafood, baked, new orleans, creamy, breadcrumbs, main course, holiday dinner, comfort food, lemon, parsley, celery, mustard, hot sauce, eggs, mayonnaise, chives, green pepper

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/new-orleans-deviled-crab-dnsr31-a/