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Bahamian Crab Quiche

Cultural Context

Bahamian Crab Quiche is a delightful dish that showcases the rich seafood bounty of the Bahamas, often enjoyed during festive gatherings. This quiche combines the local love for crab with the classic French technique of quiche-making, creating a creamy, savory treat. It's a popular choice for brunches and holiday feasts, reflecting the island's vibrant culinary scene. Today, variations abound, with different seafood or vegetables being incorporated, making it a versatile dish loved by many.

BahamianBSmain
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1.5 cups flour
0.5 teaspoons garlic salt
ice cold water
oil
onions
coarsely chopped fresh spinach
cooked bacon
tomatoes
1 cup crab meat
thyme
fresh oregano
fresh parsley
dried sage
0.5 tablespoons lemon juice
0.25 or 0.33 cups half and half
3 eggs
0.5 teaspoons salt
pepper
cheddar cheese

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese offers a healthier option with less fat.

crab meat

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: canned crab

Canned crab is more affordable while still providing seafood flavor.

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole wheat crust

💰Cheaper: homemade crust

Homemade crust can be made with pantry staples, saving money.

1

Make the pie crust by mixing 1.5 cups flour with 0.5 teaspoons garlic salt and cold butter, then add ice cold water until combined.

2

Wrap the pie crust in plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold.

3

Heat oil in a pan and caramelize onions until sweet.

4

Add coarsely chopped fresh spinach to the pan and cook until water evaporates.

5

Add cooked bacon and tomatoes to the pan, ensuring to remove excess water from the tomatoes.

6

Stir in 1 cup of crab meat, thyme, fresh oregano, fresh parsley, dried sage, and 0.5 tablespoons lemon juice, then set aside to cool.

7

In a bowl, mix 0.25 or 0.33 cups half and half with 3 beaten eggs, 0.5 teaspoons salt, and pepper to taste.

8

Roll out the cold pie crust and fit it into a greased pie pan, trimming excess crust as needed.

9

Pour the cooled filling into the pie crust and top with cheddar cheese.

10

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 40-45 minutes until set.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbakingmixing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlpanforkpie panoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Crab QuicheBahamian Seafood Quiche

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