Description
A decadent and creamy crab brulee that combines the delicate flavors of fresh crab meat with a caramelized sugar crust for an unforgettable appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
- Fresh crab meat (blue crab, king crab, or Dungeness crab)
- Heavy cream
- Egg yolks
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lemon juice
- Granulated sugar
Instructions
- Carefully extract fresh crab meat from the shell, removing any shell fragments.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until smooth.
- Gradually add heavy cream while whisking continuously.
- Season with a pinch of salt, a dash of pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Mix well.
- Gently fold in the crab meat, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- Divide the mixture into ramekins, filling almost to the top.
- Place ramekins in a baking dish and fill the dish with hot water halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
- Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 40-45 minutes until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly, then sprinkle a thin layer of granulated sugar over each ramekin.
- Use a culinary blowtorch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crispy.
Notes
Choose high-quality fresh crab meat for the best flavor and texture. Adjust seasonings to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: crab, brulee, seafood, appetizer