Description
Indulge in this luxurious Crab Brûlée recipe! Sweet, delicate crab meat combines with creamy custard, topped with a perfectly caramelized crust. Ideal for appetizers or special occasions, this dish is a true gourmet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh crab meat
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp truffle oil (optional)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese or sugar for caramelized topping
- ½ tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crab Meat:
- Steam or boil the crab until cooked. Let it cool and carefully extract the meat. Shred into small pieces and set aside.
- Make the Custard:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg yolks, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add truffle oil or lemon zest for added flavor, if desired.
- Combine and Bake:
- Gently fold the crab meat into the custard mixture.
- Divide the mixture into ramekins and place them on a baking tray filled with hot water halfway up the ramekins.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 25–30 minutes or until the custard is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Caramelize the Top:
- Let the ramekins cool slightly. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese or sugar evenly on top.
- Use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden and crisp.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve warm as an appetizer or part of a gourmet meal.
Notes
- Use fresh crab for the best flavor.
- A fine mesh sieve can ensure a smooth custard.
- Experiment with herbs like thyme or chives for added complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Crab Brûlée Recipe, savory custard, gourmet seafood, caramelized crab custard, elegant appetizers