Creamy Creole Crab Pots Recipe

Name: Creamy Creole Crab Pots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 white onion small, diced; 1 shallot large, diced; 2 cups mushrooms sliced; 2 tablespoons clarified butter or ghee; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano; 8 ounces cream cheese; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1 pound crab meat Maryland lump blue; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoons sherry good, or more, to taste; salt; pepper; 16 sheets phyllo dough thawed pre-made

Servings: persons

1 white onion small, diced
1 shallot large, diced
2 cups mushrooms sliced
2 tablespoons clarified butter or ghee
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
8 ounces cream cheese
3 cloves garlic minced
1 pound crab meat Maryland lump blue
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons sherry good, or more, to taste
salt
pepper
16 sheets phyllo dough thawed pre-made

1
In a deep skillet over medium heat, saute the onions, shallots and mushrooms in the clarified butter until the onions are translucent.
2
Add most of the spices, reserving a pinch.
3
Add the cream cheese, crab, Parmesan, and garlic, stirring until incorporated.
4
Add the sherry and cook for another few minutes, tasting to see if you need more.
5
Add the cream and reduce the heat.
6
Add the remaining spices and salt and pepper to taste.
7
When the mixture has cooled, divide it among four 8 oz. casseroles, filling each one just below the top.
8
Place four sheets of phyllo pastry on top of each casserole, and, with kitchen shears, cut into a rough circle, leaving 3 inches of extra pastry around the diameter.
9
Squeeze this extra pastry into a crust (like a pie crust) and brush with olive oil.
10
Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes, until the phyllo puffs up and browns.

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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.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 white onion small, diced, 1 shallot large, diced, 2 cups mushrooms sliced, 2 tablespoons clarified butter or ghee, and more.

Yes, Creamy Creole Crab Pots 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Creole Crab Pots

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