MRS. TAWES' CRAB CASSEROLE
Mrs. Tawes was the wife of a Maryland governor, many years ago, and my parents lived in Annapolis, MD, where the Chesapeake Bay watermen brought FRESH crabs to be steamed, picked, and sold. This was a meal meant for when the boss was coming to dinner, or non-Marylanders, to be impressed. The egg yolk mixture gave the appearance of lovely yellow crab fat, which every steamed crab lover craved to find inside the shell. This recipe doubles easily, or more, for the dinner party group or hearty eaters. Do not re-heat in microwave.
Provided by NurseJaney
Categories Crab
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Chop whites of eggs and add to crab meat. Handle gently so that crab lumps are not broken.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Mash egg yolks and set aside.
- Make roux with butter and flour.
- Add cream, egg yolks, dry mustard, vinegar, and oil, cooking gently and stirring constantly until thickened.
- Pour while hot over crab and mix gently.
- Place in buttered 1 quart casserole.
- Cover top with bread crumbs.
- Dot with butter.
- Brown in 350 degree oven until just warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.7, Fat 35.5, SaturatedFat 18.4, Cholesterol 494.9, Sodium 870.4, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 33.3
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