Crab Egg And Brie Souffles With Chive Sauce Recipes

SOFT SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH BRIE

Steps:

• Freeze the cheese about 10 minutes, then cut off the rind and slice the cheese into 1-inch cubes. (Freezing makes it easier to cut.)
• Whisk the eggs, milk, parsley and chives in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then add the butter. When the foam subsides, add the egg mixture and cook, undisturbed, until the edges set, about 30 seconds. Using a rubber spatula, pull the set egg around the edges into the center of the pan. Repeat, drawing the spatula around the edge of the pan, until most of the eggs are set, about 5 minutes.
• Scatter the cheese on top and let melt slightly, then fold the eggs over the cheese. Remove from the heat and let sit until the cheese melts, about 1 more minute.

CRAB, EGG AND BRIE SOUFFLES WITH CHIVE SAUCE

Steps:

• Souffles:.
• Melt 2 T butter in a medium skillet. Add onion and saute over medium heat 1-2 minutes till translucent.
• Add crabmeat and heat through. Add Brie, cover pan and removed from heat to soften cheese. Set aside.
• in a medium saucepan, melt the remaining 2 T butter. Whisk in flour and salt and cook for 2 minutes. Heat the milk in a separate pan till just ready to boil.
• Gradually add half the milk to the flour mixture, whisking till smooth.
• Stir in remaining milk and heat mixture to boiling, stirring constantly. Allow to thicken 2 minutes and whisk in egg yolks.
• Cook, whisking, for 2 more minutes and remove from heat.
• Preheat oven to 375. Beat the whites with an electric mixer till stiff peaks form. Set aside.
• Fold the crab mixture into the hot milk mixture. Gently fold in half the egg whites to lighten the mixture. Fold in remaining egg whites till just combined.
• Butter 6 individual souffle cups (I used custard cups, which worked fine). Make souffle collars by cutting pieces of waxed paper or aluminum foil about 8 inches long each. Butter one side of each collar and wrap it around the top of the cup (you can tie string around this to hold it in place or tape the collar together after wrapping it around).
• Divide the souffle mixture among the 6 cups. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or till puffed and golden brown and set in the middle.
• Remove the collars and serve immediately with chive sauce on the side.
• Chive sauce:.
• Heat lemon juice and creme fraiche till just warm (I did this in the microwave for about 1 minute). Stir in chopped chives.

GRUYèRE AND CHIVE SOUFFLé

Steps:

• Remove wire racks from oven and place a baking sheet directly on oven floor. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Generously butter a 1 1/2-quart soufflé dish. Coat bottom and sides with 3 tablespoons/15 grams Parmesan, tapping out any excess.
• In a small pot, heat milk until steaming. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook until the mixture foams, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in warm milk. Return to heat and cook until thickened, whisking constantly, about 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat and whisk in paprika, salt and nutmeg. Whisk in egg yolks one at a time, blending fully after each addition. Transfer flour and yolk mixture to a large bowl.
• Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar at medium speed until the mixture holds stiff peaks.
• Whisk a quarter of the whites into the lukewarm yolk mixture to lighten. Gently fold in remaining whites in 2 additions while gradually sprinkling in Gruyère cheese, remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan and the chives. Transfer batter to prepared dish. Rub your thumb around the inside edge of the dish to create a 1/4-inch or so space between the dish and the soufflé mixture.
• Transfer dish to baking sheet in the oven and reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees. Bake until soufflé is puffed and golden brown on top and center barely moves when dish is shaken gently, about 30 minutes. (Do not open oven door during first 20 minutes.) Bake it a little less for a runnier soufflé and a little more for a firmer soufflé. Serve immediately.

BROILED CRAB CAKES WITH CHIVE AND CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. Add crabmeat; toss. Fold in 1 cup breadcrumbs. Season with pepper. Mix in yolks.
• Place 2 cups breadcrumbs on plate. Using 1 tablespoon crab mixture for each, form 1-inch-diameter patties. Coat each crab cake with breadcrumbs. Cover; chill at least 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
• Position rack 6 inches below broiler and preheat broiler. Brush 2 baking sheets with oil. Arrange crab cakes on baking sheets, spacing evenly. Broil until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. (Can be cooked 30 minutes before serving. Keep warm in 300°F. oven.)
• Transfer crab cakes to platter. Top each with dollop of sauce and basil sprig.