Crab Meat Gratin Recipe

Name: Crab Meat Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons minced carrot; 2 tablespoons minced celery; 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup dry vermouth or dry white wine; 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 pound fresh lump crab meat, picked over (about 1 1/2 cups); fresh lemon juice to taste; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Accompaniment: lightly toasted thin French bread slices

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons minced carrot
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry vermouth or dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 pound fresh lump crab meat, picked over (about 1 1/2 cups)
fresh lemon juice to taste
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Accompaniment: lightly toasted thin French bread slices

1
Preheat broiler.
2
In a small heavy saucepan cook carrot, celery, and bell pepper in butter over moderate heat, stirring, 1 minute.
3
Add broth, vermouth or wine, and tarragon and boil mixture until liquid is reduced to about 1 tablespoon.
4
Add cream and boil sauce until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.
5
Stir in crab meat, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste and divide mixture between two 1-cup shallow baking dishes.
6
Sprinkle Parmesan over crab mixture and set dishes in shallow baking pan.
7
Broil gratin about 4 inches from heat 2 minutes, or until bubbling and golden, and serve with toasts.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons minced carrot, 2 tablespoons minced celery, 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Crab Meat 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 Meat Gratin

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