Caribbean Crab Souffle Recipe
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Caribbean Crab Souffle

By: Esmee  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"My dad always makes this souffle on Christmas Eve when guests are over. It is equally delicious made with lobster."

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Prep Time:
35 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sweetened, flaked coconut
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup celery tops
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1/2 pound crabmeat
  • 6 egg whites, stiffly beaten
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 8 cup souffle dish.
  2. Toast coconut in a non-stick skillet over low heat.
  3. In a medium skillet, melt butter over low heat and add the celery, garlic, curry powder, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper - cook for 3 minutes. Stir in flour until smooth for about 1 minute. Pour in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Set aside and cool slightly. Whisk the egg yolks one at a time into the sauce. Stir in coconut and crab meat.
  4. In medium bowl, beat egg whites and lemon juice with a mixer until stiff, but not dry. Stir 1/4 of the whites into crab mixture. Quickly and gently fold in the remaining whites. Do not deflate the volume. Transfer mixture to the souffle dish and place it on a rack at the bottom of the oven.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden, puffed and still moist inside.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 174 | Total Fat: 10.5g | Cholesterol: 142mg

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Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2003 by Esmee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I made this recipe with fresh crab and it was absolutely phenomenal! Don't be intimidated by... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2006 by IMVINTAGE 
Loved it! I cut the recipe in half & I wasn't sure I had enough crab so I added a can of... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by LILPIXIE 
The coconut brings out the sweetness of the crab meat, very tasty. It was gone as soon as it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2008 by Jennifer 
I made this with imitation crabmeat, used curry sauce instead of powder. No matter - it was... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2004 by BEAUTIFULONE 
From a skeptic point of view,I'd have to say that this recipe was phenomenal. It was a bit... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2008 by MOONGRAPHX 
Fabulous! What a great combination of flavors. I brought this to a brunch and everyone asked... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2007 by KimsBistro 
Absolutely divine! I made this for DH for Valentine's day, along with a wonderful ribeye for... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by MHCOUGHLEN 
Really easy, didn't have an egg beater but otherwise it was easy easy...and a crowd pleaser. MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by NLWEBB 
REALLY GOOD!!! I loved it!!! My parents loved it and my boyfriend totally loved it!! MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2009 by clownfish 
This was an amazing dish! I was very afraid at first because I was unsure of how it would turn... MORE

 
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