Crab Flan Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Crab Flan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) pastry dough, case; 8 ounces cooked crabmeat; 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon finely chopped chives; 1 ounce butter; 2 tablespoons white rum; 2 egg yolks; salt & pepper; grated nutmeg; WHITE SAUCE (use 3/4 cup); 1 ounce butter; 1 ounce flour; 1 1/4 cups milk; salt & pepper

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) pastry dough, case
8 ounces cooked crabmeat
2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley
1 teaspoon finely chopped chives
1 ounce butter
2 tablespoons white rum
2 egg yolks
salt & pepper
grated nutmeg
WHITE SAUCE (use 3/4 cup)
1 ounce butter
1 ounce flour
1 1/4 cups milk
salt & pepper

1
Combine crabmeat, parsley, & chives.
2
Heat butter in saucepan and cook crab mix for 5 minutes.
3
Sprinkle in the rum.
4
Pack into pastry case.
5
Beat egg yolks with sauce, season with S& P.
6
Pour over the filling.
7
Bake in moderately hot oven (375u00b0/gas mark 5) for 25 minutes.
8
Sprinkle with nutmeg before serving.
9
WHITE SAUCE:
10
Melt butter in saucepan, stir in flour to a smooth paste, cook for 1 minute.
11
Remove from heat & slowly add milk, stirring all the time.
12
Bring to the boil, stirring continuously & boil for 2 minutes.
13
Season to taste.
14
Variations: the following may be added to the basic white sauce.
15
2 finely chopped hard boiled eggs.
16
3 oz grated cheese & 2 egg yolks.
17
1 Tblsp chopped chives, tarragon, parsley.

247

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) pastry dough, case, 8 ounces cooked crabmeat, 2 teaspoons finely chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon finely chopped chives, and more.

Yes, Crab Flan 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.

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Crab Flan

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Variations & substitutions

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