Creamy Crab Linguine Bake 🦀🍝

Crab au Gratin Recipe

Overview:

Crab au Gratin is a delightful dish that combines succulent crabmeat with a creamy, flavorful sauce, all baked to perfection. This recipe yields a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for lunch or as a satisfying snack. With a preparation time of just 20 minutes and a total cooking time of 50 minutes, you’ll have a gourmet meal on the table in no time. Let’s dive into the details!

Ingredients:

12 oz linguine
6 oz mushrooms
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup bottled water
2 tbsp flour
3 tbsp white wine
16 oz crabmeat
2 tbsp ground coriander
4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tomatoes, diced
Olive oil (for greasing)
Bread crumbs (for topping)

Instructions:

Step	Description
1	Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2	Cook the linguine according to the package instructions until it’s al dente. Once cooked, drain it under cold running water and set it aside to drain thoroughly.
3	In a small pot, place the mushrooms and sprinkle them with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Add the bottled water, cover the pot with aluminum foil, and then cover it with a lid. Cook on high heat for about 1 minute until steam starts to escape from the pot. Using a skimmer, transfer the mushrooms to a dish and reserve the juices (about 1/4 cup).
4	In a saucepan, combine the flour with a little clam juice to make a smooth paste. Stir in the remaining clam juice, lemon juice, white wine, and the reserved mushroom juice. Season the mixture with ground coriander, tarragon, black pepper, and soy sauce. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the liquid to a simmer, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until the mixture thickens, which should take about 3 to 4 minutes.
5	Stir in the heavy cream, chopped parsley, and diced tomatoes. The sauce should now measure about 2½ cups.
6	Lightly oil a 6-cup au gratin dish.
7	Add the cooked mushrooms to the drained linguine and pour half of the sauce over the pasta mixture. Mix everything well.
8	Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared au gratin dish and pat it into a smooth layer.
9	Gently mix the remaining sauce with the crabmeat and spoon it over the linguine in the dish.
10	Sprinkle bread crumbs over the top of the dish.
11	Bake the Crab au Gratin in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until it’s thoroughly heated through. If the top hasn’t browned, you can briefly place it under the broiler for a minute.
12	Serve directly from the au gratin dish and enjoy the creamy, flavorful goodness!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 441.1
Fat: 4.5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 46mg
Sodium: 1198mg
Carbohydrates: 57g
Fiber: 2.9g
Sugar: 7.2g
Protein: 24.2g

Tips:

Ensure the linguine is cooked just until al dente to maintain its texture in the final dish.
Use fresh, high-quality crabmeat for the best flavor and texture.
Adjust the seasoning of the sauce to your taste preferences by adding more or less of the herbs and spices.
You can add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top before baking for an extra layer of flavor.
Serve Crab au Gratin with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete meal.