Deviled Crab Recipe

Name: Deviled Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter; 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion such as Vidalia; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 8 saltine crackers; 1/4 cup medium-dry Sherry such as Amontillado, or to taste; Cayenne or Sherry pepper sauce* to taste; 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste; Special equipment: 8 (5-inch) scallop shells** or 3-oz shallow baking dishes

Servings: persons

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion such as Vidalia
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8 saltine crackers
1/4 cup medium-dry Sherry such as Amontillado, or to taste
Cayenne or Sherry pepper sauce* to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Special equipment: 8 (5-inch) scallop shells** or 3-oz shallow baking dishes

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Melt butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook onion and celery, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.
3
Remove from heat and cool.
4
Gently toss crab with lemon juice.
5
Coarsely crush saltines with your hands in a large bowl.
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Stir in onion mixture, Sherry, cayenne, and salt, then fold in crab.
7
Divide among scallop shells and bake in middle of oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
8
We use Outerbridge's brand, from Bermuda.
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Available at specialty foods shops and from 441-296-4451 or outerbridge.com.
10
** Available at Bridge Kitchenware (800-274-3435).

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion such as Vidalia, 1/2 cup finely chopped celery, 1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over, and more.

Yes, Deviled Crab 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.

Deviled Crab

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