Summary:

Creamy Creole Crab Pots is a hor d'oeuvre that serves 16. One serving contains 169 calories, 8g of protein, and 9g of fat. For $1.59 per serving, this recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. This recipe from Foodista requires pre-made phyllo dough, garlic, maryland lump crab meat, and sherry. 1 person found this recipe to be tasty and satisfying. It is a good option if you're following a pescatarian diet. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 42%, which is good. Similar recipes include Creole Crab Cakes, Creole Crab Cakes, and Creole Crab Burgers.

Dietary Info:

Ingredients:

• 1 small onion - $1.19
• 1 large shallot - $3.99
• 2 cups mushrooms - $6.00
• 2 tablespoons clarified butter - $12.99
• 1 tablespoon thyme - $2.49
• 1 tablespoon oregano - $1.25
• 8 ounces cream cheese - $1.99
• 3 cloves garlic - $0.89
• 1 pound maryland lump crab meat - N/A
• 0.25 cup heavy cream - $3.29
• 3 tablespoons sherry - $3.99
• 16 servings salt and pepper - $2.79
• 16 sheets pre-made phyllo dough - N/A

Instructions:

1. In a deep skillet over medium heat, saute the onions, shallots and mushrooms in the clarified butter until the onions are translucent.
2. Add most of the spices, reserving a pinch.
3. Add the cream cheese, crab, Parmesan, and garlic, stirring until incorporated.
4. Add the sherry and cook for another few minutes, tasting to see if you need more.
5. Add the cream and reduce the heat.
6. Add the remaining spices and salt and pepper to taste.
7. When the mixture has cooled, divide it among four 8 oz. casseroles, filling each one  just below the top.
8. Place four sheets of phyllo pastry on top of each casserole, and, with kitchen shears, cut into a rough circle, leaving 3 inches of extra pastry around the diameter.
9. Squeeze this extra pastry into a crust (like a pie crust) and brush with olive oil.
10. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes, until the phyllo puffs up and browns.