Description
Crab Brûlée is a sophisticated twist on the classic crème brûlée, blending the delicate sweetness of fresh crab with a rich, creamy custard base. Topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust, this dish offers a delightful contrast of textures—crisp and crackly on the surface, smooth and velvety beneath. Ideal as an appetizer or a show-stopping addition to a gourmet meal, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to something luxurious. Customizable with herbs, cheeses, or spices, crab brûlée is versatile enough to suit various tastes and occasions while maintaining its elegant appeal.
Ingredients
- Fresh Crab Meat: 1 cup, shredded
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- Egg Yolks: 4 large
- Parmesan Cheese: ¼ cup, grated
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Paprika or Cayenne (Optional): ¼ teaspoon
- Lemon Zest: From half a lemon
Instructions
- Prepare Crab:
- Check for shells, pat dry, and shred the crab meat.
- Make Custard:
- Whisk egg yolks in a bowl. Heat cream gently, then slowly whisk it into the yolks.
- Add Ingredients:
- Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and paprika. Fold in crab meat.
- Bake:
- Pour into ramekins. Place in a water bath and bake at 325°F for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
- Caramelize:
- Sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize with a torch or broiler.
- Serve:
- Garnish with herbs or lemon zest and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking and caramelizing
- Cuisine: Fusion (French-inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (approximately 5 ounces)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: Crab Brûlée