Crab Newburg Dish

Ingredients and Weight:

• 8 oz fresh crab meat (or imitation crab meat)
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup chopped spinach
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or scallions
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup cream cheese
• 1/4 cup heavy cream or milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Prepare the ingredients: Clean and chop the mushrooms, spinach, and chives or scallions. Keep the crab meat chilled until ready to use.
2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
3. Add the cream cheese and stir until fully melted and smooth.
4. Pour in the heavy cream or milk and continue stirring until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
5. In a large skillet, heat up the sauce over medium-low heat. Add the chopped mushrooms and cook for a few minutes until softened.
6. Add the crab meat and continue cooking for a few more minutes.
7. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
8. Lastly, add the chopped chives or scallions and mix well. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
9. Serve immediately in warm plates.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving)

• Calories: Approx. 300-350 calories per serving (depending on the added fat content of ingredients)
• Fat: 20-25g
• Carbohydrates: 15-20g
• Protein: 15-20g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and rich taste due to the combination of cream cheese and heavy cream or milk.
• Seafood lovers will appreciate the use of real crab meat or imitation crab meat.
• The dish is full of flavor from the combination of mushrooms, spinach, and chives or scallions.

User Comments:

1. "The dish was very creamy and delicious! The crab meat added a great seafood flavor."
2. "I loved the combination of mushrooms and spinach in this dish, it made it very flavorful."
3. "I used imitation crab meat and it was still very good. A great dish for seafood lovers."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use fresh ingredients for best results. If using fresh crab meat, ensure it is properly cooked to avoid foodborne illnesses.
• Adjust seasoning according to taste, as everyone has different preferences for saltiness and creaminess.