Creamy Crabmeat au Gratin

Health score
9%
Creamy Crabmeat au Gratin
45 min.
6
422kcal

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If you're looking to impress your guests at your next dinner party or simply indulge in a delightful side dish, look no further than this Creamy Crabmeat au Gratin. This luxurious dish marries the sweet, tender flavors of fresh crabmeat with a rich, velvety sauce that will have everyone reaching for seconds. The addition of sautéed mushrooms and artichoke hearts elevates its flavor profile, making it not just a side, but a star on your dining table.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and depth of flavor. With just 45 minutes of preparation time, you can create a dish that feels gourmet without the fuss. Imagine the crispy breadcrumb topping, enhanced with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of paprika adding a hint of color and texture. As it bakes, your kitchen will fill with an inviting aroma that will tantalize your taste buds and leave your guests eager to dig in.

This Creamy Crabmeat au Gratin is not only a treat for the senses but also packs a satisfying caloric profile, providing a blend of protein, healthy fats, and just the right amount of carbs. Whether served alongside grilled fish, roasted chicken, or a crisp salad, this dish's creamy consistency and rich flavors will undoubtedly become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 14 ounce artichoke hearts drained quartered canned
  • 0.3 cup chablis wine dry white
  • 0.3 cup breadcrumbs dry fine
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 pound mushrooms fresh quartered
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper white
  • teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
  • pound lump crab meat fresh drained
  • teaspoon paprika 
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted divided melted
  • cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Saute mushrooms in 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over high heat 4 minutes or until tender.
  2. Remove from heat, and stir in crabmeat, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
  3. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a heavy saucepan; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add whipping cream and wine; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick. Stir in lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir in crabmeat mixture and artichoke. Spoon into a buttered shallow 2-quart baking dish.
  4. Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, and remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter.
  5. Sprinkle over crabmeat mixture.
  6. Bake, uncovered, at 400 for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Calories422kcal
Protein18.51%
Fat68.74%
Carbs12.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.83
Glycemic Load
3.2
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
19.15739127864%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.28mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:421.61kcal
21.08%
Fat:31.75g
48.85%
Saturated Fat:19.64g
122.77%
Carbohydrates:13.26g
4.42%
Net Carbohydrates:11.38g
4.14%
Sugar:2.9g
3.22%
Cholesterol:120.87mg
40.29%
Sodium:1094.53mg
47.59%
Alcohol:1.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.49%
100%
Protein:19.23g
38.46%
Vitamin B12:6.99µg
116.44%
Selenium:36.81µg
52.58%
Copper:0.85mg
42.46%
Zinc:5.12mg
34.12%
Phosphorus:268.21mg
26.82%
Vitamin A:1274.29IU
25.49%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.39%
Vitamin B3:2.88mg
14.42%
Folate:57.04µg
14.26%
Magnesium:49.91mg
12.48%
Calcium:114.52mg
11.45%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.64%
Vitamin B5:1.03mg
10.29%
Potassium:355.2mg
10.15%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.56%
Vitamin C:6.99mg
8.47%
Fiber:1.88g
7.53%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.34%
Iron:1.27mg
7.04%
Vitamin D:1.01µg
6.77%
Vitamin E:0.94mg
6.23%
Vitamin K:3.28µg
3.13%
Source:My Recipes