San Francisco Deviled Crab Recipe

Name: San Francisco Deviled Crab Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. butter (or possibly butter); 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 3/4 c. finely minced onion; 1/2 c. finely minced celery; 3 tbsp. flour; 1 1/2 c. lowfat milk; 1 c. light cream; 1 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/8 teaspoon Tabasco; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire; 1/4 c. dry sherry; 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley; 3 hard boiled minced Large eggs; 1 pound crab meat, flaked; Salt and pepper to taste (white pepper); 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3 tbsp. butter (or possibly butter)
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
3/4 c. finely minced onion
1/2 c. finely minced celery
3 tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. lowfat milk
1 c. light cream
1 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon Tabasco
1 teaspoon Worcestershire
1/4 c. dry sherry
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
3 hard boiled minced Large eggs
1 pound crab meat, flaked
Salt and pepper to taste (white pepper)
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
Combine butter and oil and saute/fry the onion and celery over low heat 4-6 min.
2
Add in the flour, little at a time, stirring, 3-4 min.
3
Heat lowfat milk and cream in a small saucepan and add in to the onion mix, stirring constantly.
4
Then, combine dry mustard, Tabasco, Worcestershire, sherry, lemon juice and parsley.
5
Add in to onion mix and stir.
6
Bring to simmer and stir till it thickens.
7
Add in minced Large eggs and crab.
8
Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
9
Serve over rice.

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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.
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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tbsp. butter (or possibly butter), 1 tbsp. vegetable oil, 3/4 c. finely minced onion, 1/2 c. finely minced celery, and more.

Yes, San Francisco Deviled Crab Recipe 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!