The crab crème brûlée recipe is a decadent seafood dish combining the delectable crab flavors with the crispy, caramelized goodness of the brûlée topping.
It is a simple yet versatile dish that can impress your guests as an appetizer. Pair it with some crusty bread and a side salad, and you have a luxurious yet light meal.
What is crab crème brûlée recipe?
Under the sea. Under the sea. Yes dear, it’s better, down where it’s wetter. Under the sea. Perhaps under the sea is where I needed to try to enjoy this dish, but then again,
maybe the seaweed just looks greener in that other lake.
Oofdah, this one was a bit of a trickster. I was not expecting Loki to pop up and parry his brand of hyperbolic hijinks, yet here we are. I was confident this one would work. I was bolstered by the fact that the old wisdom about what wine to pair with what fish is pretty much a myth. I was ready for this to taste good. I was wrong.
How to Pick the Best Crab Meat?
Of course, the star of the show is crab meat. So, first things first, let’s see how to pick the best crab meat.
We will begin with the basics: understanding crab varieties. Each type brings its unique flavor profile and texture to the table, so knowing your blues from your kings is key.
Blue crab meat is known for its delicate sweetness and tender texture. It is perfect for dishes that require a tender touch.
Ingredients
- 16 oz. heavy Cream
- 1/4 C Sugar
- 3 Egg Yolks
- 1/2 Tsp Vanilla
- 1/4 Tsp Fish Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (per serving)
- Hot Water
Directions
- Heat oven to 325F
- Warm heavy cream and vanilla over medium heat
- Whisk together egg yolks and sugar until blended and slightly lighter in color
- Add fish sauce
- Slowly pour warm cream into the sugar mixture, stirring continuously
- Pour the mixture into ramekins and add crab meat
- Place ramekins in a roasting pan in the oven
- Fill the roasting pan with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins
- Bake for 40 minutes until crème brûlée is set but still trembles in the center
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours
- Remove 30 minutes before serving
- Using a culinary torch, top the Crab crème brûlée recipe with a thin layer of sugar and torch until crispy
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving
Crab Brulee Serving Suggestions
First up, you’ve got the classic move. You can pair your crab brulee with some lightly toasted bread or crackers.
The crunchy bread or crackers are perfect for scooping up the creamy crab brulee.
What about drinks? You can’t go wrong with a crisp white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.
But, hey, if wine isn’t your thing, don’t worry. A light-bodied beer can also be a fantastic pairing option.