Description
Luxurious French crab gratin delivers coastal elegance on your plate. Rich seafood meets velvety sauce, creating a Mediterranean-inspired experience that promises pure culinary bliss in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) white crab meat
- ¾ cup (90 grams) shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 egg yolk, beaten
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- ½ cup (75 grams) chopped onion
- ¼ cup (40 grams) chopped celery
- ¼ cup (25 grams) chopped green onion
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter
- 3 teaspoons (9 grams) flour
- 1 (5 ounces / 142 milliliters) can evaporated milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Dash of paprika
Instructions
- Craft a roux foundation by gently melting butter in a robust saucepan, gradually whisking in flour until the mixture transforms into a light golden, nutty-hued blend.
- Introduce finely diced onion and delicate celery into the roux, allowing them to soften and release their aromatic essence over gentle heat, creating a flavor-rich base.
- Gradually incorporate evaporated milk, carefully tempered egg yolk, and most of the Swiss cheese, seasoning with a harmonious blend of salt, black pepper, and cayenne for a complex flavor profile.
- Tenderly fold succulent crab meat into the creamy mixture, letting it warm through and absorb the surrounding flavors without breaking the delicate seafood.
- Transfer the luxurious mixture into an oven-safe dish, meticulously spreading it to ensure even distribution and topped with the remaining Swiss cheese, freshly chopped green onions, and a delicate sprinkle of paprika.
- Position the dish under the broiler, watching attentively as the surface transforms into a golden, bubbling masterpiece with crisp, caramelized edges, typically requiring 4-6 minutes of intense heat.
Notes
- Rich, decadent seafood dish bursting with creamy, luxurious flavors that transport you to coastal dining experiences.
- Versatile recipe perfect for elegant dinner parties or cozy family gatherings, showcasing the delicate sweetness of fresh crab meat.
- Combines classic French gratin techniques with indulgent dairy and aromatic spices, creating a sophisticated yet approachable comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 115mg