Deviled Crab

Health score
4%
Deviled Crab
50 min.
8
173kcal

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Deviled Crab is a delightful dish that brings the taste of the sea right to your table, making it an ideal choice for any gathering or special occasion. With its rich flavors and creamy texture, this appetizer is sure to impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds. The combination of lump crabmeat, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of dry Sherry creates a sophisticated flavor profile that elevates this dish beyond the ordinary.

Perfectly baked until golden brown, the Deviled Crab is served in charming scallop shells, adding an elegant touch to your presentation. The addition of finely chopped celery and sweet onion provides a refreshing crunch, while the saltine crackers lend a delightful texture that complements the tender crab. A dash of cayenne or Sherry pepper sauce adds just the right amount of heat, making each bite a burst of flavor.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party, enjoying a casual get-together, or simply indulging in a delicious snack, Deviled Crab is versatile enough to fit any occasion. With a preparation time of just 50 minutes, you can easily whip up this delectable dish and treat your friends and family to a taste of coastal cuisine. Dive into this culinary adventure and savor the delightful flavors of Deviled Crab!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup celery finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup sherry to taste
  • 1.5 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • lb lump crab meat picked over
  • servings hot sauce to taste
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt to taste
  •  saltines 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted
  • 0.5 cup onion sweet finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Melt butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook onion and celery, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and cool.
  4. Gently toss crab with lemon juice.
  5. Coarsely crush saltines with your hands in a large bowl. Stir in onion mixture, Sherry, cayenne, and salt, then fold in crab.
  6. Divide among scallop shells and bake in middle of oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
  7. * We use Outerbridge's brand, from Bermuda. Available at specialty foods shops and from 441-296-4451 or outerbridge.com.
  8. ** Available at Bridge Kitchenware (800-274-3435).

Nutrition Facts

Calories173kcal
Protein26.13%
Fat65.35%
Carbs8.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.88
Glycemic Load
0.06
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
11.000869564388%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.14mg
Hesperetin
0.44mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.18mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.12mg
Quercetin
1.49mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:172.76kcal
8.64%
Fat:12.13g
18.67%
Saturated Fat:7.39g
46.2%
Carbohydrates:3.56g
1.19%
Net Carbohydrates:3.28g
1.19%
Sugar:0.78g
0.86%
Cholesterol:54.32mg
18.11%
Sodium:585.36mg
25.45%
Alcohol:0.77g
100%
Alcohol %:0.97%
100%
Protein:10.91g
21.83%
Vitamin B12:5.13µg
85.5%
Selenium:21.18µg
30.25%
Copper:0.54mg
26.89%
Zinc:3.44mg
22.93%
Phosphorus:136.44mg
13.64%
Folate:34.61µg
8.65%
Vitamin A:396.96IU
7.94%
Magnesium:31.28mg
7.82%
Vitamin C:5.81mg
7.04%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.55%
Potassium:160.32mg
4.58%
Vitamin B3:0.87mg
4.34%
Calcium:35.48mg
3.55%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.51%
Vitamin K:3.67µg
3.49%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.45%
Iron:0.57mg
3.15%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.61%
Vitamin E:0.39mg
2.58%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.42%
Fiber:0.28g
1.13%
Source:Epicurious