Cajun Crab Au Gratin Recipe Recipe

Name: Cajun Crab Au Gratin Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Lump crab meat, picked over; 1 Tbsp. Cajun Spice, (LeRoy's or possibly anyone of your choice); 2 Tbsp. Mayonnaise; 2 x Green onions, sliced; 1 x Extra lg egg; 1/4 c. Whipping cream, (plus 6 Tbsps extra); 2 tsp Thai garlic red chile sauce, (Rooster brand); 3/4 c. Diced fresh Shitaki mushrooms(3-lg caps,, stems removed); 1 tsp Butter Salt and pepper; 1 c. Loosely packed shredded Swiss cheese; 1 c. Panko, (Japanese bread crumbs) Sweet paprika

Servings: persons

1 lb Lump crab meat, picked over
1 Tbsp. Cajun Spice, (LeRoy's or possibly anyone of your choice)
2 Tbsp. Mayonnaise
2 x Green onions, sliced
1 x Extra lg egg
1/4 c. Whipping cream, (plus 6 Tbsps extra)
2 tsp Thai garlic red chile sauce, (Rooster brand)
3/4 c. Diced fresh Shitaki mushrooms(3-lg caps,, stems removed)
1 tsp Butter Salt and pepper
1 c. Loosely packed shredded Swiss cheese
1 c. Panko, (Japanese bread crumbs) Sweet paprika

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In a large bowl combine the crab meat and green onions.
2
In another bowl lightly beat the egg, mayonnaise, cajun spice, 1/4 c. of cream and the red chile sauce together.
3
In a small frying pan, over medium heat, saute/fry the mushroom in the butter till lightly browned.
4
Salt and pepper to taste and add in to the crab mix.
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Add in the egg mix to the crab meat and mushrooms and gently mix trying not to break the crab meat up too much.
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Add in the Panko and Swiss cheese and gently toss.
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To cook, divide the mix proportionately among 6 oven proof ramekins.
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Drizzle 1 Tbsp.
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of whipping cream over each ramekin of crab meat.
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Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven till lightly browned and heated through (about 15 to 20 min) being careful not to let the top burn.
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Remove, dust with a little paprika, and serve at once.
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NOTES : This can be served as a first course or possibly a main course with side dishes.
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I find this is even tastier if allowed to sit covered overnight in the refrigerator before cooking.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Lump crab meat, picked over, 1 Tbsp. Cajun Spice, (LeRoy's or possibly anyone of your choice), 2 Tbsp. Mayonnaise, 2 x Green onions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Cajun Crab Au Gratin Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Crab Au Gratin Recipe

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