Crab Au Gratin Recipe

Name: Crab Au Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons minced carrots; 2 tablespoons minced celery; 2 tablespoons minced red bell peppers; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 1/2 cups fresh lump crabmeat, picked over; fresh lemon juice, to taste; 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons minced carrots
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons minced red bell peppers
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups fresh lump crabmeat, picked over
fresh lemon juice, to taste
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided

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["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, 1/4 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."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons minced carrots, 2 tablespoons minced celery, 2 tablespoons minced red bell peppers, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Crab Au Gratin falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crab Au Gratin

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