{"id":2844,"date":"2025-03-14T19:16:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T19:16:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=2844"},"modified":"2025-03-14T19:16:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T19:16:34","slug":"crab-and-shrimp-cassolette-with-cream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/14\/crab-and-shrimp-cassolette-with-cream\/","title":{"rendered":"Crab and shrimp Cassolette with cream"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><span id=\"For_the_filling\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>For the filling:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>200g crab meat (fresh or canned)<\/p>\n<p>200g shrimp (peeled and deveined)<\/p>\n<p>2 tablespoons butter<\/p>\n<p>1 medium onion finely chopped<\/p>\n<p>2 cloves garlic minced<\/p>\n<p>150ml dry white wine<\/p>\n<p>200ml heavy cream<\/p>\n<p>1 tablespoon Dijon mustard<\/p>\n<p>1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped<\/p>\n<p>1 teaspoon lemon juice<\/p>\n<p>Salt and pepper to taste<\/p>\n<p>1\/4 teaspoon paprika (optional for a slight smoky fla For the topping vor)<\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"For_the_topping\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>For the topping:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>1\/2 cup grated Gruy\u00e8re cheese (or Parmesan)<\/p>\n<p>1\/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs (preferably homemade or panko for a crunchier topping)<\/p>\n<p>1 tablespoon butter melted<\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"Instructions\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><span id=\"Prepare_the_Shrimp\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Prepare the Shrimp:<\/h4>\n<p>In a large pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat.<\/p>\n<p>Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set them aside.<\/p>\n<p>Once cooled slightly chop the shrimp into small pieces.<\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"Cook_the_Aromatics\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Cook the Aromatics:<\/h4>\n<p>In the same pan add the remaining tablespoon of butter and saut\u00e9 the onion until softened about 4-5 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.<\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"Deglaze_and_Make_the_Cream_Sauce\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Deglaze and Make the Cream Sauce:<\/h4>\n<p>Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes allowing the alcohol to cook off and the wine to reduce slightly.<\/p>\n<p>Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard and paprika (if using).<\/p>\n<p>Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 5-7 minutes stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens. Season with salt pepper and lemon juice.<\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"Combine_the_Seafood\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Combine the Seafood:<\/h4>\n<p>Add the chopped shrimp and crab meat to the cream sauce and stir gently to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes to ensure the seafood is well coated in the sauce and heated through.<\/p>\n<p>Stir in the chopped parsley for added freshness.<\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"Assemble_the_Cassolette\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Assemble the Cassolette:<\/h4>\n<p>Preheat your oven to 180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F).<\/p>\n<p>Spoon the crab and shrimp mixture into small individual ramekins or cassolette dishes.<\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"Prepare_the_Topping\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Prepare the Topping:<\/h4>\n<p>In a small bowl mix the grated cheese breadcrumbs and melted butter.<\/p>\n<p>Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture generously over the top of each cassolette.<\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"Bake\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Bake:<\/h4>\n<p>Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and crispy.<\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"Serve\" class=\"ez-toc-section\"><\/span>Serve:<\/h4>\n<p>Once baked remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with a sprig of parsley or additional lemon wedges if desired.<\/p>\n<p>To conclude Crab and Shrimp Cassolette with cream is a rich and indulgent seafood dish that\u2019s perfect for special occasions or a luxurious dinner at home. The combination of tender crab and shrimp in a creamy flavorful sauce makes it both satisfying and elegant. Baking it in individual ramekins ensures that each serving is perfectly cooked with a golden slightly crispy top. Serve it with a side of crusty bread or a light salad to balance the richness of the dish. The creamy texture savory seafood flavors and subtle seasoning make this cassolette a delightful and memorable meal. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Prep time: 15 minutes<\/p>\n<p>Cooking time: 20 minutes<\/p>\n<p>Total time: 35 minutes<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ingredients: For the filling: 200g crab meat (fresh or canned) 200g shrimp (peeled and deveined) 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2845,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Crab and shrimp Cassolette with cream - Grandma Baking Recipes","description":"Ingredients: For the filling: 200g crab meat (fresh or canned) 200g shrimp (peeled and deveined) 2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion finely chopped 2 cloves gar"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2844","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2844","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2844"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2844\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2847,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2844\/revisions\/2847"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2845"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2844"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2844"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2844"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}