Devilled Crabs Recipe

Name: Devilled Crabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lg. crabs; 1 cup cream; 2 tbsp. flour; 1/4 tsp. mace; 1 tbsp. butter; 1 tsp. minced parsley; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 4 eggs, hard-boiled and mashed; Salt and pepper; Bread crumbs

Servings: persons

1
Cover crabs with boiling saltwater and boil for 30 minutes.
2
Drain off the water.
3
Break off all claws; separate the shells and remove the spongy fingers and the stomach, which is found under the head.
4
Pick out all the meat and set aside.
5
Clean the upper shells of the crabs thoroughly.
6
Melt the butter and add the flour and blend.
7
Stir in cream and cook until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
8
Add the parsley, mashed egg yolks, seasonings and crab meat.
9
Fill the shells with this mixture and cover with bread crumbs.
10
Bake at 350F for 10 minutes or put in a frying basket and plunge into hot oil until golden brown.

1143

kcal

Calories

124

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 12 lg. crabs, 1 cup cream, 2 tbsp. flour, 1/4 tsp. mace, and more.

Yes, Devilled Crabs 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.

Devilled Crabs

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