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Crab Brulee

Savory Crab Brulee: Elevate Your Dinner Game at Home

Crab Brulee is an indulgent dish that combines seafood richness with creamy custard, promising a delightful dining experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Refrigeration Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 ramekins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard Base
  • 1 cup Fresh Crab Meat Use claw meat for flavor or canned as substitute.
  • 5 large Egg Yolks Fresh yolks yield the best results.
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Use fresh cream.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust for crab's natural brininess.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black/White Pepper Freshly ground is best.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Allspice can be used as an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Herbs (e.g., Parsley or Chives) Add freshness.
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Sugar (for caramelization) Consider demerara sugar for depth.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • ramekins
  • baking tray
  • Kitchen torch
  • Fine mesh sieve

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Crab Brulee
  1. Preheat your oven to 160ºC (320ºF). Prepare ramekins and a baking tray for the water bath.
  2. Whisk the egg yolks in a mixing bowl until light golden, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Simmer heavy cream in a saucepan with a pinch of salt, pepper, and nutmeg for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Remove cream from heat, let cool slightly, then gradually pour into the egg yolks while whisking continuously.
  5. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into another bowl to ensure a smooth custard.
  6. Fold in chopped herbs and optional lemon zest to enhance the flavor.
  7. Distribute crab meat evenly in ramekins, then pour custard mixture until three-quarters full.
  8. Prepare a water bath by filling the baking tray with hot water halfway up the ramekins before baking.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
  10. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours.
  11. Before serving, sprinkle sugar and caramelize it with a kitchen torch until golden crust forms.
  12. Serve in ramekins, garnished with microgreens or fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ramekinCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 230mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust seasoning before baking for balance.

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