Crabmeat Martin Recipes

MOUTHWATERING CRABMEAT PAN SEARED FILETS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Toss the crabmeat in the melted and cooled butter. Set aside until ready to serve.
• Pat filets mignons dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot, but not smoking. Brown filets on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer filets to an oiled baking pan and roast in the middle of the preheated oven until they start to firm, and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Top each filet with the crabmeat and butter mixture.

CAJUN CRABMEAT AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish. In a bowl, whip together the egg yolks and heavy cream.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute the onion and celery about 5 minutes. Season with salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and Creole seasoning. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very tender.
• Mix the flour into the saucepan, and cook and stir continuously for 5 minutes. Mix in the egg yolk mixture. Stir in the 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and American cheese until melted. Remove from heat and fold in the crabmeat. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
• Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned. Remove from heat and top with the sharp Cheddar cheese and green onions. Allow the cheese to melt before serving.

CRAB MARTINI

Steps:

• Just before serving, gently combine the crabmeat with the zest, juice, mayonnaise, mustard, and chopped asparagus stems; add seasoned salt, to taste.
• To serve: spread some seasoned salt onto a plate, rim the martini glasses with lemon juice, and dip them into the salt. Line each glass with a chard leaf and fill with the crab mixture. Garnish each martini with 3 asparagus spears, an olive, and a lemon slice. Serve with water crackers or toast points.

SUE'S LUMP CRABMEAT ST. MARTIN

Steps:

• In a 2-quart heavy bottom sauce pan, melt butter over med-high heat.
• Add onions, celery, green onions, and garlic. Saute 3-5 minutes, or until vegetables are wilted. Be careful not to brown vegetables.
• Sprinkle in flour, blending well into mixture.
• Using a wire whip, whisk hot cream into sauce pan stirring constantly until thick cream sauce is achieved.
• Reduce heat to simmer and add white wine, lemon juice and hot sauce.
• Add Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly so mixture will not scorch.
• Season to taste using salt and cayenne pepper.
• Add red bell pepper for color.
• If mixture becomes too thick, add a small amount of whipping cream. Remove from heat, and gently fold in lump crabmeat.
• Place in souffle ramekins, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve with garlic croutons.

FRIED GREEN TOMATO AND CRAB SALAD WITH SUMAC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat approximately 2-inches oil in large, heavy skillet to 325 degrees F. An electric- fryer can be used.
• Sprinkle both sides of tomatoes with salt and pepper. Combine the cornmeal, flour and Creole seasoning in a shallow dish. Dredge the tomatoes in the cornmeal mixture and fry until golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
• For the vinaigrette:
• Add the vinegar, sumac, and salt and pepper to a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until combined. Remove and reserve 4 tablespoons. In a large bowl, add enough arugula for 4 servings. Pour the vinaigrette over the arugula and toss. Divide the arugula on serving plates, arrange 2 to 3 fried green tomatoes on the arugula and top with equal amounts of crabmeat. Drizzle reserved vinaigrette over the crabmeat and sprinkle with ground sumac. Serve immediately.

CRABMEAT MARTIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Gently toss the crabmeat with the mustard and green onions in a bowl, being careful not to break up the crabmeat. Divide the mixture between 4 ramekins. Using an electric mixer, whip together the topping ingredients in a mixing bowl and spread the topping on the crabmeat mixture. Bake in the oven until thoroughly heated and the sauce is golden brown and bubbly, about 8 minutes. Serve hot.

CRABMEAT TOASTS

Steps:

• Stir together crabmeat, chives, parsley, celery leaves (if desired), and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
• Top toasts with crabmeat mixture, and serve with soup.