CLASSIC MORNAY SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Time 12m
Yield about 2 cups of sauce
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the roux is pale yellow and frothy, about 1 minute. Do not allow the roux to brown. Slowly whisk in the milk and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens and comes to a boil, about 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to a simmer and season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Allow to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. This is now called a bechamel sauce, and may be used as is to top any number of dishes.
- Stir in the cheese and whisk until melted. If the sauce seems to thick, thin with a little milk.
- The sauce is now called a Mornay Sauce. Pour over steamed vegetables and serve immediately. If not using right away, cool, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several days.
CRAB AND SPINACH MORNAY
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories brunch, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Pick over crab meat carefully to remove and discard pieces of shell or cartilage. Do not break up the pieces of crab; leave them as whole as possible. Set aside.
- Pick over spinach to remove tough stems or blemished leaves. Rinse well and drain. Set aside.
- Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a saucepan and add flour, stirring rapidly with a whisk. Add salt, pepper and cayenne. When blended, stir in milk, cream and nutmeg. Let simmer, stirring often from the bottom, about 10 minutes. Add cheese and stir until melted.
- Put spinach in a deep skillet or casserole without water. Cook, stirring often, until the leaves wilt. Drain. Press or squeeze to extract as much liquid as possible from the leaves. Chop spinach until it is medium fine.
- Heat remaining tablespoon of butter in a skillet and add 1 tablespoon shallots. Cook briefly, stirring, and add spinach. Add salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into a baking dish (an oval dish measuring 14 by 8 by 2 inches is ideal).
- Spoon crab into a smaller ovenproof dish and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of chopped shallots. Place in oven and bake 5 minutes. Scatter crab meat over spinach and smooth it to make an even layer. Spoon cheese sauce over all and smooth it over. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese evenly on top.
- Place dish in oven and bake 10 minutes. Heat broiler. Let broil, leaving the door partly ajar, about 2 minutes or until nicely glazed on top. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 446, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 981 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HOT CRAB PINWHEELS
I got the recipe for these crabmeat bites from a friend. What amazed me most is that my husband, who hates seafood, couldn't stop eating them. -Kitti Boesel, Woodbridge, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; stir in crab, red pepper, cheese, green onions, parsley and cayenne. Spread 1/3 cup filling over each tortilla; roll up tightly. Wrap in plastic, twisting ends to seal; refrigerate at least 2 hours. , To serve, preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap rolls; trim ends and cut each into 6 slices. Place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake until bubbly, about 10 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ENGLISH FISH MORNAY
A great way to use fish in the winter months, hearty and delicious. I use whatever fish is on sale or a large can of tuna (canned crabmeat works too). Snapper, flake and any other thicker style but delicate tasting fish fillet will do well for this recipe. A seafod mix would also work well, but I have not tried that yet.
Provided by cookingpompom
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pan, fry the onions until tender (about 2 minutes).
- Add the flour and cook for a full minute, add the milk and milk. Reduce the heat and whisk. Add the mustard and mix through.
- Add the fish and simmer for 5 minutes stirring carefully. Add the cream and pour into a well buttered pie plate or shallow ceramic baking dish.
- Top with the potato topping very carefully in small spoonfuls (so it doesn't sink to the bottom).
- Top with the cheese and breadcrumbs and bake for 40 minutes at 180oC (360F).
- Serve with bread and butter and steamed seasonal veggies.
- To make topping:.
- Mash the potatoes in a large bowl with the milk and butter. I like to use my hand beater to get it really smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.3, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 18.8, Cholesterol 146.2, Sodium 464.6, Carbohydrate 45.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.2, Protein 37.4
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