Steamed Corn Custards with Crab

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Steamed Corn Custards with Crab
40 min.
4
104kcal

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Looking for a delicious and gluten-free appetizer that's both easy to make and packed with flavor? Look no further than these Steamed Corn Custards with Crab! This mouthwatering recipe is perfect for those who love the taste of fresh corn and succulent crab meat. With a total time of just 40 minutes, you can enjoy this delightful dish in no time.

This recipe serves four and has an average calorie count of 104 kcal per serving. Not only is it a crowd-pleaser, but it's also a great option for anyone watching their diet. The combination of fresh corn kernels and king crab legs creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

To make these steamed corn custards, you'll need a blend of simple ingredients such as fresh corn kernels, king crab legs, a large egg, chives, salt, unsalted butter, and whole milk. The process involves cooking the corn, puréeing it with milk, and then whisking in the egg and salt. The custards are then steamed until the centers are set, and finally, topped with sautéed crab meat and chives.

Not only is this recipe easy to follow, but it also allows for some flexibility. You can prepare the custard mixture up to a day in advance and chill it, bringing it to room temperature before steaming. This makes it a great option for entertaining or when short on time.

So why not give Steamed Corn Custards with Crab a try for your next gathering or simply as a special treat at home? Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cup ears corn fresh frozen thawed (from 2 ears)
  • 0.8 lb surimi crab sticks frozen thawed
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • tablespoon chives fresh chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 0.3 cup milk whole

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • ramekin
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Cook corn in a 1-quart saucepan of boiling salted wateruntil very tender, 3 to 5 minutes, and drain in a sieve.
  2. Purée milk and hot corn in a blender until almost smooth, then force through a very fine sieve into a bowl, discarding solids.
  3. Whisk in egg and salt and divide custard among ramekins.
  4. Steam custards in a steamer set 1 inch above simmering water, covered with lid, until centers are set and a thin knife inserted into center of 1 custard comes out clean, 6 to 8 minutes.
  5. Remove ramekins from steamer with tongs and cool custards slightly.
  6. Coarsely chop 1/4 cup crabmeat and reserve remainder for another use.
  7. Heat butter in a small heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook crab, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in chives.
  8. Serve custards topped with crab.
  9. · Custard mixture can be prepared and poured into ramekins 1 day ahead and chilled, surfaces covered with plastic wrap. Bring to room temperature before steaming.

Nutrition Facts

Calories104kcal
Protein27.15%
Fat43.93%
Carbs28.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.75
Glycemic Load
0.37
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.3499999409137%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:104.43kcal
5.22%
Fat:5.3g
8.15%
Saturated Fat:2.71g
16.91%
Carbohydrates:7.85g
2.62%
Net Carbohydrates:7.11g
2.59%
Sugar:3.31g
3.68%
Cholesterol:65.4mg
21.8%
Sodium:354.42mg
15.41%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.37g
14.74%
Vitamin B12:2.14µg
35.68%
Selenium:12.22µg
17.46%
Phosphorus:125.39mg
12.54%
Copper:0.23mg
11.33%
Zinc:1.68mg
11.23%
Folate:31.35µg
7.84%
Magnesium:28.16mg
7.04%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.84%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.08%
Vitamin A:293.44IU
5.87%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.5%
Potassium:192.09mg
5.49%
Vitamin C:4.39mg
5.32%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.02%
Vitamin B3:0.91mg
4.56%
Calcium:44.14mg
4.41%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.71%
Vitamin D:0.53µg
3.51%
Iron:0.55mg
3.04%
Fiber:0.74g
2.97%
Vitamin K:2.05µg
1.95%
Vitamin E:0.25mg
1.66%
Source:Epicurious