Charleston Crab Pot Pie

True to the famous dance named after this Southern city, this recipe for pot pie is full of twists and kicks! Cajun seasoning in the luscious crab-and-leek filling will raise eyebrows, and ultra thin layers of crisp phyllo dough add flavor dimension.


Charleston Crab Pot Pie

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Servings: Makes 6 servings.
Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 1 hr

 
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Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons
    butter
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  • leeks, chopped
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  • 1/3 cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 2-1/2 cups
    milk
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  • 1 pound
    crabmeat, flaked and cartilage removed
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  • 1 cup
    frozen peas
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  • 1/4 cup
    dry sherry (optional)
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  • 1-1/2 teaspoons
    Cajun seasoning
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  • 2 tablespoons
    butter, melted
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  • 1 teaspoon
    Dijon-style mustard (optional)
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  • 2 sheets
    frozen phyllo dough (17x12-inch rectangle), thawed
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  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon
    ground red pepper (optional)
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Directions
1.
In a large skillet melt the 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Cook and stir leeks in hot butter for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Add the flour to the skillet; cook and stir about 1 minute. Stir in the milk; cook and stir until mixture begins to boil. Stir in the crabmeat, peas, dry sherry (if desired), Cajun seasoning, and, if desired, the ground red pepper. Spoon the crab mixture into a 2-quart square baking dish.
2.
In a small bowl stir together the 2 tablespoons melted butter and, if desired, the Dijon-style mustard. Brush one sheet of phyllo dough with butter mixture; fold in half crosswise. Repeat with other sheet. Stack the two sheets. Using a sharp knife, trim phyllo to about a 9-inch square. Place phyllo stack over crab mixture; tuck edges under. Brush any remaining butter mixture over top. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 297, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 461 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 22 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 19%, Vitamin C 15%, Calcium 20%, Iron 17%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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