Brouillade de Crabe

Brouillade de Crabe is a creamy, flavorful French seafood dish that showcases tender crab meat enveloped in a rich egg mixture, perfect for a cozy dinner. This dish is light yet satisfying, making it an elegant choice for seafood lovers.

Ingredients

• Fresh crab meat - 200 grams
• Large eggs - 4
• Heavy cream - 50 ml
• Unsalted butter - 30 grams
• Shallots - 1, finely chopped
• Fresh chives - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until well combined.
2. In a non-stick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped shallots and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the fresh crab meat to the skillet and gently fold it into the shallots, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
4. Reduce the heat to low and pour the egg mixture over the crab and shallots, stirring gently with a spatula to combine.
5. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are just set but still creamy, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and chopped chives. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with extra chives and a wedge of lemon on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 4 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 410 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 17 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein, promoting muscle health and repair.
• Contains omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for heart health.

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