Crab au Gratin
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh crab meat
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1-1/2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 Tablespoon dry white wine
  • 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 Tablespoon grated Parmesan
  • 1 Tablespoon melted butter
  • 2 teaspoons chopped parsley
Instructions
  1. Flake crab meat in a bowl and make sure there are no shell pieces; set aside.
  2. In a skillet, saute mushrooms and green onion in the 1-1/2 Tablespoons butter. Add crab and heat through.
  3. In a small cup, stir together cornstarch and water; add to crab mixture. Add cream, wine, and lemon juice.
  4. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth. Blend in seasonings; taste and adjust if necessary.
  5. Divide among desired size containers.
  6. Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan, and melted butter; sprinkle over crab. Place under preheated broiler for about 3 or 4 minutes or until lightly browned and crispy. Serve with crusty bread or crackers. Serves 4 as an appetizer.
Recipe by The Culinary Cellar at https://theculinarycellar.com/crab-au-gratin/