Crab au Gratin

Prepare to indulge in a dish that's the epitome of comfort and sophistication with our Crab au Gratin recipe. 

This delightful creation brings together the delicate sweetness of fresh crab meat with a creamy, cheesy béchamel sauce, all topped with a golden, crispy crust. 

It's a dish that promises to be the star of any dinner table, whether you're hosting a cozy family meal or a festive gathering with friends.

Serves 6ppl

Ingredients:

12 oz of Fresh Crab Meat

8 Tablespoons of butter

6 Teaspoons of flour

10 oz Homogenized Milk

2 Egg Yolks

1 ½ Cups of shredded Gruyère Cheese, reserving ½ cup for garnish

¼ Teaspoon of cracked black pepper

¼ Cup of sliced green chives

1 Teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce

1 Teaspoon of Paprika

1 Cup of breadcrumb / panko

Kosher Salt

Process – Béchamel:

In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat, add flour and stir until combined and lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.

Process – Crab au Gratin

Preheat Oven to 425 degrees

Off heat, add warm milk and cheese to the above mixture and slowly incorporate egg yolks, pepper, chives, paprika and worcestershire.

Gently fold in crab meat. Reserving larger pieces for garnish.

Place mixture in heat proof dish(s) / crab shell(s) and garnish with large crab pieces, breadcrumbs, and reserved cheese.

Place in oven under broiler and broil for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.

Crab au Gratin Preparation Video