How to Make Caribbean Crab Souffle - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Caribbean cuisine, the flavors are vibrant and the ingredients are fresh. One dish that perfectly captures the essence of this region is the Caribbean Crab Souffle. This delightful and elegant dish combines the sweetness of crab meat with the delicate puff of a souffle, creating a truly indulgent and satisfying meal.

The Caribbean Crab Souffle is a dish that showcases the bounty of the sea. Crab meat is a staple in Caribbean cuisine, and it adds a rich and luscious fl...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup sweetened, flaked coconut
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup celery tops
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • ½ pound crabmeat
  • 6 egg whites, stiffly beaten
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 8 cup souffle dish.
  • Toast coconut in a non-stick skillet over low heat.
  • In a medium skillet, melt butter over low heat and add the celery, garlic, curry powder, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper - cook for 3 minutes. Stir in flour until smooth for about 1 minute. Pour in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Set aside and cool slightly. Whisk the egg yolks one at a time into the sauce. Stir in coconut and crab meat.
  • In medium bowl, beat egg whites and lemon juice with a mixer until stiff, but not dry. Stir 1/4 of the whites into crab mixture. Quickly and gently fold in the remaining whites. Do not deflate the volume. Transfer mixture to the souffle dish and place it on a rack at the bottom of the oven.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until golden, puffed and still moist inside.
  • Nutrition

    174 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 142mg
    • Sodium: 332mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 266mg