Deviled Crab, Keto Breading

📍 Where this dish comes from: Charleston, South Carolina · Rainbow Row
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Deviled crab is a Lowcountry seafood counter classic — well-seasoned crab meat baked until bubbly with a golden, buttery crust on top. Served in individual ramekins, it makes an elegant starter that eats like something from a real Charleston seafood house.

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Deviled Crab, Keto Breading

Spiced lump crab meat baked in individual shells with a crisp almond flour and butter topping.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 330kcal

Ingredients

• 1 lb lump crab meat picked over for shells
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• 2 tbsp butter melted
• 1/3 cup almond flour
• Chopped parsley, for garnish
• Lemon wedges, for serving

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter four small ramekins or clean crab shells.
• In a bowl, gently combine crab meat, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, and Old Bay.
• Divide mixture among the ramekins.
• Mix melted butter with almond flour and sprinkle over each portion.
• Bake 18–20 minutes, until golden on top and heated through.
• Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 330kcal | Protein: 24g | Fat: 24g | Fiber: 1g

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Health Benefits

• Crab meat provides lean protein along with zinc and selenium.
• Almond flour topping adds crunch and healthy fats without refined carbs.
• A portion-controlled presentation that naturally keeps serving sizes in check.

Pairs Well With

• Pan-Fried Okra, Cornmeal-Style Crust
• Cucumber and Vidalia Onion Salad