How to Make Puffing Crab - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crab is a delicious and versatile seafood that can be used in a variety of recipes. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or just looking to try something new, Puffing Crab is a dish that is sure to impress. This dish takes succulent crab meat and combines it with a crispy, flaky puff pastry, creating a mouthwatering and indulgent appetizer or main course.

One of the great things about Puffing Crab is that it is relatively simple to make, yet it looks and tastes like something you would...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup hot milk
  • 3 egg yolks, beaten
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (such as Hellman's®)
  • 1 pound fresh crabmeat
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Old Bay® seasoning (Optional)
  • 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten
  • 1 dash paprika

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 casserole

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 1-1/2 quart baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour and cook about 5 minutes (reduce heat if mixture begins to brown). Slowly whisk in the hot milk and heat until mixture reaches a low boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and allow to cool at least 5 minutes (otherwise eggs will cook when added to the mixture).
  • Stir the beaten egg yolks into the cooled sauce. Blend in the mayonnaise. Add the crabmeat and season with salt, pepper, cayenne, and Old Bay® seasoning if using. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites. Pour into prepared baking dish. Dust with paprika.
  • Bake until browned and puffy, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    435 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 234mg
    • Sodium: 1252mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 146mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 387mg