Deviled crab is one of the Lowcountry’s greatest dishes.
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Deviled crab is one of the great traditions of theLowcountry.
I can’t really blame thembad deviled crab is really bad.
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But man, good deviled crab is damn tasty.
Mayonnaise, egg, and panko give the rice a hand in binding it all together.
Learn how to make deviled crab.
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you could find more delicious recipes in Sean Brock’s cookbook,South: Essential Recipes and New Explorations.
What Is Deviled Crab?
What’s the Difference Between a Crab Cake and Deviled Crab?
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Similar tocrab cakesandcrab imperial, deviled crab showcases fresh crabmeat by enhancing it with seasonings and spices.
Similar to crab cakes, deviled crab also uses binders like breadcrumbs and egg to keep the mix together.
Like crab imperial, its baked in a ramekin or other baking vessel.
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But a big difference between the three is that deviled crab is the most intensely seasoned.
So here’s a brief recap for how to make deviled crab before you get started.
Reduce the heat to medium, add the rice, stir once, and bring to a simmer.
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Simmer gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the rice is just al dente, about 10 minutes.
Prepare oven and pan:
Preheat the oven to 400F.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Pulse panko:
Put the panko in a food processor and process until finely ground.
You need 1 cup; discard any excess.
Prepare crab mixture:
Put the egg in a large bowl and beat it lightly.
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Fold in the ground panko.
Gently fold in the crab.
Combine the paprika and the remaining teaspoon of cayenne in a small bowl.
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Divide the softened butter among the prepared crab and sprinkle with the paprika mixture.
Turn on the broiler and broil the crab mixture for about 1 minute, until golden brown on top.
Transfer to a platter and serve.
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Recipe Source
Excerpted from South by Sean Brock (Artisan Books).
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
