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Aunt Myrna's Crab Meat Casserole 🦀🍲

Dive into the flavors of the sea with this delightful crab meat casserole, a dish that's as elegant as it is comforting. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, this casserole is sure to impress your guests. The combination of fresh crab meat with aromatic herbs and a hint of brandy creates a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Serve it alongside a crisp salad or a glass of white wine for a fantastic meal experience! 🍷🥗

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Seasonings & Cream

Instructions

  1. In a casserole dish, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until they are tender and fragrant.
  2. Stir in the grated onion and tomatoes, cooking for another 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
  3. Gently fold in the crab meat, being careful to keep it in large lumps to maintain its texture.
  4. Season the mixture with Cajun seasoning (if using) and heat gently, stirring in the heavy cream until well combined.
  5. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil for 1 minute—no longer! This helps blend the flavors without overcooking the crab.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the chives, parsley, and brandy for a touch of sophistication.
  7. Serve portions into shallow soup plates over a spoonful of cooked rice, allowing the sauce to soak in.

🍚 Serve with either white or brown rice, depending on your preference. Rice will absorb the delicious sauce, enhancing each bite!

Variations

Enjoy this lavish crab casserole that’s simple yet delicious—a true homage to the ocean’s bounty! 🥳🌊

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ocr Here's the text from the image: --- **Having fun is not a diversion, it is a pathway to success!** **Aunt Myrna's Crab Meat Casserole** **Serves 4-6** - 1 lb. fresh crab meat - 2 tsp mild grated onions - 4 large mushrooms sliced thin - 2 fresh tomatoes cut in pieces - 1 diced scallion - 1 tbsp. Hyman's Cajun seasoning (optional) - 2 tsp. finely minced parsley - 2 tsp. finely cut chives - 2 tbsp. butter - 1/4 cups heavy sweet cream - 1 jigger of brandy **Instructions:** 1. Melt butter in casserole, add mushrooms and cook 5 minutes. 2. Add onion and tomatoes and cook another 5 minutes. 3. Add crab meat leaving it in large lumps. 4. Season and heat gently stirring in the cream. 5. Let boil for 1 minute, no longer, then add the chives, parsley, and brandy. 6. Put portions into shallow soup plates over a spoonful of cooked rice. --- **Great excitement ahead, eat with seafood!** --- **Page 82**
llm # Aunt Myrna's Crab Meat Casserole 🦀🍲 Dive into the flavors of the sea with this delightful crab meat casserole, a dish that's as elegant as it is comforting. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, this casserole is sure to impress your guests. The combination of fresh crab meat with aromatic herbs and a hint of brandy creates a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Serve it alongside a crisp salad or a glass of white wine for a fantastic meal experience! 🍷🥗 ## Ingredients ### Main Ingredients - 1 lb. fresh crab meat - 2 tsp mild grated onions - 4 large mushrooms, sliced thin - 2 fresh tomatoes, cut in pieces - 1 diced scallion ### Seasonings & Cream - 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (optional) - 2 tsp finely minced parsley - 2 tsp finely cut chives - 2 tbsp butter - 1/4 cup heavy sweet cream - 1 jigger of brandy ## Instructions 1. In a casserole dish, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until they are tender and fragrant. 2. Stir in the grated onion and tomatoes, cooking for another 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften and release their juices. 3. Gently fold in the crab meat, being careful to keep it in large lumps to maintain its texture. 4. Season the mixture with Cajun seasoning (if using) and heat gently, stirring in the heavy cream until well combined. 5. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil for 1 minute—no longer! This helps blend the flavors without overcooking the crab. 6. Remove from heat and stir in the chives, parsley, and brandy for a touch of sophistication. 7. Serve portions into shallow soup plates over a spoonful of cooked rice, allowing the sauce to soak in. > 🍚 Serve with either white or brown rice, depending on your preference. Rice will absorb the delicious sauce, enhancing each bite! ## Variations - **Spicy Kick**: Add more Cajun seasoning or a dash of hot sauce to heat things up. Perfect for spicy food lovers! 🌶️ - **Healthier Version**: Substitute heavy cream with a lighter option, like Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream, to reduce calories without sacrificing flavor. - **Seafood Medley**: Enhance this dish by mixing in shrimp or scallops along with the crab for a seafood extravaganza! 🦐 - **Vegan Twist**: Use marinated artichoke hearts in place of crab for a plant-based interpretation. Pair with a creamy cashew sauce for added richness! Enjoy this lavish crab casserole that’s simple yet delicious—a true homage to the ocean’s bounty! 🥳🌊
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