Puffing Crab Recipe

Name: Puffing Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup hot milk; 3 egg yolks, beaten; 1/2 cup mayonnaise (such as Hellman's(R)); 1 pound fresh crabmeat; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay(R) seasoning (optional); 3 egg whites, stiffly beaten; 1 dash paprika

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup hot milk
3 egg yolks, beaten
1/2 cup mayonnaise (such as Hellman's(R))
1 pound fresh crabmeat
salt and pepper, to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay(R) seasoning (optional)
3 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1 dash paprika

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 1-1/2 quart baking dish.
2
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk in flour and cook about 5 minutes (reduce heat if mixture begins to brown). Slowly whisk in the hot milk and heat until mixture reaches a low boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and allow to cool at least 5 minutes (otherwise eggs will cook when added to the mixture).
3
Stir the beaten egg yolks into the cooled sauce. Blend in the mayonnaise. Add the crabmeat and season with salt, pepper, cayenne, and Old Bay(R) seasoning if using. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites. Pour into prepared baking dish. Dust with paprika.
4
Bake until browned and puffy, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

612

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 cup hot milk, 3 egg yolks, beaten, and more.

Yes, Puffing 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.

Puffing Crab

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