Creamy Crab Bake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot-minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme-minced
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1 cup chicken broth-low-sodium
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 16 ounces lump crab-drained and picked free of shells
- Salt and pepper to taste
- TOPPING:
- 1 slice white bread-torn into pieces
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese-grated
- 1 tablespoon thyme-minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 385g | |
| Calories 530 | |
| Calories from Fat 369 | 70% |
| Total Fat 41.86g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat 16.77g | 67% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium 101mg | 4% |
| Potassium 336mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 19.14g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 5.09g | 3% |
| Protein 7.09g | 11% |
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