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Larry's Catch | Apr 04, 2026 | Keto Friendly

Snow Crab Thermidor

Snow crab Thermidor recipe with cream, cheese, and lemon — rich, baked, and full of flavour.

Servings 2 ppl
Cook 30 min
Difficulty Hard
Dietary Keto Friendly

Ingredients

  • 1 pack snow crab leg meat (8 oz, merus)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ½–1 shallot (depending on size), finely chopped
  • 1 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp dry white wine
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup grated Gruyère or parmesan
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley
  • Breadcrumbs (optional, for topping)

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~370 kcal
  • Protein: ~21 g
  • Fat: ~25 g
  • Saturated Fat: ~15 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~5 g
  • Sugar: ~2 g
  • Sodium: ~650 mg
  • Cholesterol: ~120 mg
Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used.

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Melt butter in a pan and sauté shallot until soft, then add garlic.
  • Add white wine and reduce by half.
  • Stir in cream and Dijon mustard, simmering until slightly thickened.
  • Add snow crab meat and warm gently - do not simmer, as the crab is already cooked.
  • Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and half the cheese.
  • Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining cheese and optional breadcrumbs.
  • Bake for 8–10 minutes until bubbling, then broil briefly until golden.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Source: https://larryscatch.com/blogs/recipes-3/snow-crab-thermidor
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