Spicy Crab Mornay Recipe

Name: Spicy Crab Mornay
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g crabmeat (about 4 blue swimmer crabs); 2 teaspoons butter; 3 shallots (finely chopped); 80 g green capsicum (green peppers finely chopped); 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; cayenne pepper (pinch of); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 100 g low-fat cheese; 1 tablespoon tomato puree; 1/2 lemon (juice of); 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese; 1 cup breadcrumbs (fresh)

Servings: persons

400 g crabmeat (about 4 blue swimmer crabs)
2 teaspoons butter
3 shallots (finely chopped)
80 g green capsicum (green peppers finely chopped)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
cayenne pepper (pinch of)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
100 g low-fat cheese
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1/2 lemon (juice of)
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1 cup breadcrumbs (fresh)

1
Clean the crabs and remove all the flesh from the body, legs and claws.
2
Thoroughly clean the backs of the crabs and reserve for use as a serving dish.
3
Melt butter in a frypan/skillet and fry the shallots and capsicum for 2 to 3 minutes and then add the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the parmesan cheese and combine well.
4
Heat through but DO NOT bring to the boil.
5
Fill the crab shells or individual ramekins with the mixture.
6
Sprinkle a tablespoon parmesan cheese over each serve and bake in a hot oven until golden brown (or you could put under the grill/broiler).

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 400 g crabmeat (about 4 blue swimmer crabs), 2 teaspoons butter, 3 shallots (finely chopped), 80 g green capsicum (green peppers finely chopped), and more.

Yes, Spicy Crab Mornay 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.

Spicy Crab Mornay

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