CRAB AU GRATIN
Lovely dish with the addition of carrot, celery and red bell peppers for color and taste. Serve with crusty French Bread or as suggested below in Variation. Make a delicious lunch or first course.
Provided by Caroline Cooks
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 14m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- In a small heavy saucepan cook carrot, celery, and bell pepper in butter over moderate heat, stirring, 1 minute.
- Add broth, wine, and tarragon and boil mixture until liquid is reduced to about 1 tablespoon.
- Add cream, ΒΌ cup Parmesan, and boil sauce until thickened, 1- 2 minutes.
- Stir in crab meat, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste and divide mixture between two 1-cup shallow baking dishes.
- Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over mixture and set dishes in shallow baking pan.
- Broil gratin about 4" from heat 2 minutes, or until bubbling and golden, and serve with toasts.
- Serve with thinly sliced French bread, lightly toasted.
- Variation: Using Portabello Mushrooms: Remove gills and broil (gill side down) about 2 minutes. With gill side up fill with mixture and return to broiler until golden on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.2, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 20.3, Cholesterol 111.4, Sodium 481.9, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 9.2
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BD GAMEING
[email protected]I highly recommend this crab au gratin. You won't be disappointed.
Hira Shoukat
[email protected]This crab au gratin is to die for.
Srk Rony
[email protected]Wow! This crab au gratin is amazing. The flavors are incredible.
Labon Biswas
[email protected]This crab au gratin is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.
Joy Akinyi
[email protected]I love how easy this crab au gratin is to make. I can throw it together in no time. It's also a very versatile dish. I often add different vegetables to the sauce, such as spinach, broccoli, or mushrooms.
Md:Soriful islam Sorif
[email protected]This crab au gratin is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and elegant dish that's perfect for a special occasion.
Mallory Hicks
[email protected]I made this crab au gratin for a potluck dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The crab was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to
LaLa Love
[email protected]This crab au gratin is a special occasion dish for us. We make it every year for Christmas dinner. It's always a hit with our guests. The combination of crab, cheese, and breadcrumbs is always a winner.
ivan fandino
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The crab au gratin was delicious. The sauce was creamy and cheesy, and the crab was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
ali dada
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The only thing I do differently is add a little bit of chopped fresh parsley to the sauce. It gives it a nice pop of color and flavor.
Riddler Quintero
[email protected]5 stars! This crab au gratin is one of the best seafood dishes I've ever had. The sauce is rich and flavorful, the crab is tender and succulent, and the breadcrumb topping adds a nice textural contrast. I served it with a side of steamed asparagus an
Benon ahmed
[email protected]This crab au gratin is absolutely divine! The combination of lump crab meat, creamy sauce, and crunchy breadcrumb topping is simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family raved about it and even my picky ki