Jumbo Lump Crab Au Gratin
User Reviews
4.8
87 reviews
Excellent
Jumbo Lump Crab Au Gratin
Report
This jumbo lump crab au gratin is decadent and incredibly delicious. Serve as a wonderful first coarse. The crab, of course, is the star here, but complimented beautifully with the Gruyere and seasonings.
Share:
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 celery rib finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon green onions sliced, save some for garnish
- 1 cloves garlic minced
- 2 large egg yolks slightly beaten
- 1 oz. can evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup gruyere cheese grated
- ½ cup fontina cheese grated
- 1 lb lump crab meat picked over for shells and cartilage
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion, celery, green onions (white parts), and garlic, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- While the vegetables cook, vigorously whisk the egg yolks and evaporated milk together in a small bowl until well blended; set aside.
- Add the flour to the skillet, and blend well into the vegetables to create a white roux; be sure to not let the flour brown. About 2 minutes.
- Using a whisk, add the milk mixture, stirring constantly to blend into the roux mixture.
- Stir in the lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, cayenne, and black pepper, and continue to stir for another 4 - 5 minutes. (if sauce seems too thick, add a little water or milk to thin...should be the consistency of thick creamed soup).
- Remove from the heat, and fold in half the cheese; blend until it is totally melted and fully incorporated.
- Gently divide the crab meat among four mini oven-proof casseroles, or iron serving dishes; trying not to break up the crab lumps. Or, pour into 1 large cast iron skillet, or 8"x8" baking dish.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the crab, and then sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese on top.
- Bake until bubbly, about 15 minutes, then reset the oven for broil, and broil until the cheese begins to brown, about 5 minutes (keep an eye on this...don't let it burn!!).
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the green onions (green parts), and serve at once!
Notes
- Jumbo lump crab meat can be pricey. For a more economical version, but still very delicious, we do a combination of jumbo lump and regular crab meat.
- Be sure to use a good melting cheese such as fontina, gruyere, Monterrey jack, or even mozzarella.
- This au gratin is quite rich. We serve it as an appetizer with lots of toasted baguette slices.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
243kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
119mg
(40%)
Sodium
879mg
(37%)
Potassium
152mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
645IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
167mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 879mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 645IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
87 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
Maryland Lump Crab Cakes with Sriracha Mayo
American, International, American Northeast
5.0
(6 reviews)
