Cajun Crabmeat Casserole Recipe

Name: Cajun Crabmeat Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup finely chopped scallion (white part only); 1/3 cup finely chopped celery; 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 6 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided (Hellman's is preferred); 1 tablespoon creole mustard or 1 tablespoon fine brown mustard; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 1 egg; 1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, picked over; 1/2 cup heavy cream; sweet paprika, to taste

Servings: persons

2 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup finely chopped scallion (white part only)
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided (Hellman's is preferred)
1 tablespoon creole mustard or 1 tablespoon fine brown mustard
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 egg
1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, picked over
1/2 cup heavy cream
sweet paprika, to taste

1
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add in scallions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic; cook/stir until vegetables are just tender.
2
Remove pan from heat; add 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, cayenne, and Tabasco; stir until blended.
3
Add in the egg; whisk until the mixture is smooth.
4
Add the crabmeat; toss gently; scrape mixture into a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
5
Pour the cream over the mixture; spread the remaining mayonnaise evenly over the top; sprinkle with paprika.
6
Bake in a 350u00b0 oven for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
7
Serve immediately.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, 1/3 cup finely chopped scallion (white part only), 1/3 cup finely chopped celery, 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Cajun Crabmeat Casserole 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 Crabmeat Casserole

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