Craving an indulgent seafood dish that will wow your guests? This Crab Brûlée recipe brings together rich flavors and an elegant presentation. With a creamy crab custard base and a perfectly caramelized topping, this dish is ideal for special occasions or when you want to treat yourself to something extraordinary.
Crab Brulee Recipe:
Ingredients:
8 oz lump crab meat (picked for shells)
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 3 egg yolks
~ 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
– 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp lemon zest (grated fresh)
1 tbsp chives, finely chopped
– 1 clove garlic (minced)
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (as liked as it is sucked)
– Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp sugar (for caramelizing)
Instructions:
1. Pre-heat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Boil water for a bain marie.
2. Prepare the custard:
Then in a bowl add in egg yolks, heavy cream, mustard, lemon zest as well asgarlic and season with Old Bay seasoning salt and pepper. Whisk in the Parmesan until melted.
3. Fold in lump crab meat and chives, being careful not to break up the crab.
4. Bake the pots: Pour into ramekins (ideally) or a baking dish so that the water comes halfway up their sides. Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until custard is set but the very middle moves a bit when you tap it.
5. Refrigerate the baked custard for a minimum of 2 hours.
6. Torch (or caramelize under broiler): Sprinkle sugar on top of each ramekin and gently torch to create a crispy caramelized topping.
7. Serve immediately and wait about a minute before the caramelizing sets in.
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Tips & Serving Suggestions:
– Sprinkle some cayenne for a bit of heat.
– Enjoy with baguette slices or crackers.
– You can serve this to your guests as an appetizer or call it a fancy main course.
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