Creamed Crab On English Muffins Recipe

Name: Creamed Crab On English Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb crabmeat, picked over & cleaned (thawed if frozen); 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 1/2 cup celery, minced; 3 tablespoons onions, minced; 1/2 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 lb mushroom, sliced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup clam juice; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 1/2 tablespoons dry white wine; 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 cup green peas (thawed); 3 tablespoons red pimientos, minced (the bottled kind); 4 English muffins, split and toasted; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; paprika, for sprinkling (garnish)

Servings: persons

1 lb crabmeat, picked over & cleaned (thawed if frozen)
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup celery, minced
3 tablespoons onions, minced
1/2 garlic clove, minced
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup clam juice
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 1/2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup green peas (thawed)
3 tablespoons red pimientos, minced (the bottled kind)
4 English muffins, split and toasted
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
paprika, for sprinkling (garnish)

1
Place crabmeat in a steamer basket over boiling water.
2
Cover saucepan and steam 3-4 minutes.
3
Remove crab from steamer and set aside.
4
Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
5
Saute celery and onion about 8 minutes or until translucent.
6
Add mushrooms and saute another 6 minutes.
7
Now, add garlic and saute another 30 seconds.
8
Stir in flour and simmer about 5 minutes or until flour turns light brown.
9
Combine next 5 ingredients(starting with clam juice through red pepper flakes) in a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
10
Shake vigorously.
11
Add to celery mushroom mixture and simmer about 4 minutes, stirring frequently until sauce boils and begins to thicken.
12
Reduce heat to low and simmer another 2 minutes.
13
Add crab, sherry, white wine, peas, pimentos and Worcestershire sauce.
14
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
15
Simmer over low heat until hot.
16
Serve creamed crab over toasted English muffins, sprinkled with parsley and paprika.
17
Serve with a Chenin Blanc, Beaujolais, or Fume Blanc, and a salad of greens and a nice tropical fruit cup.

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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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb crabmeat, picked over & cleaned (thawed if frozen), 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup celery, minced, 3 tablespoons onions, minced, and more.

Yes, Creamed Crab On English Muffins falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Creamed Crab On English Muffins

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