How to Make Crab Norfolk at Home
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
173 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
North American, American
How to Make Crab Norfolk at Home
Description
How to Make Crab Norfolk at Home centers on lump crab meat cooked gently with a blend of flavorful ingredients including lemon juice, vinegar, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and optional seafood seasoning. The preparation starts on the stove by heating part of the butter and briefly sautéing the crab in it along with the seasoning mixture. This step allows the flavors to meld without overcooking the delicate crab meat.
After the initial cooking, additional butter is placed on top before transferring the dish to a preheated oven to bake. Baking at 400 degrees slightly browns the butter and crab, adding depth to the flavor and a subtle texture contrast. The final dish offers a luscious buttery taste balanced by acidic and spicy notes from the seasonings.
Crab Norfolk is served best warm, accompanied by crusty bread or crackers which complement the rich crab and help soak up the buttery sauce. This dish can function as a starter or light main course for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
- 12 Ounces crab meat lump
- 4 Tablespoons butter Divided
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vinegar Tarragon or wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Seafood Seasoning optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Combine the seasonings and liquid ingredients in a small bowl or mixing bowl.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat, in a stove and oven safe dish. Add the crab and cook for about 1-2 minutes. Gently stir in the seasoning and liquid and gently mix, then remove from the heat.
- Top with the additional 2 tablespoons of butter and add the pan to the oven. Bake for 4-6 minutes until slightly browned.
- Remove and serve with crusty bread or crackers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.3g | 0% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 819mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 384IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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