CRAB MEAT GRATIN

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Categories     Milk/Cream     Vegetable     Side     Casserole/Gratin     Parmesan     Crab     White Wine     Winter     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • In a small heavy saucepan cook carrot, celery, and bell pepper in butter over moderate heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth, vermouth or wine, and tarragon and boil mixture until liquid is reduced to about 1 tablespoon. Add cream and boil sauce until thickened, 1 to 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 Parmesan over crab mixture and set dishes in shallow baking pan. Broil gratin about 4 inches from heat 2 minutes, or until bubbling and golden, and serve with toasts.

You tv
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This crab meat gratin is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Sundee Promotions
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I love that this gratin can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Jutt Saad
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This gratin is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect dish to serve at a holiday dinner.


JI Ayaat
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I've made this crab meat gratin several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Trouble maker.35
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This crab meat gratin is the perfect dish for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Brizel Server
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I'm not a big fan of crab, but I loved this gratin! The cheese sauce was so rich and creamy, and the crab was cooked perfectly.


Abied rabhalah
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This gratin is a great way to use up leftover crab meat. It's also a really versatile dish - you can add different vegetables or cheeses to suit your taste.


Nakivumbi Bridget
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This crab meat gratin is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use any kind of crab meat I have on hand.


Kendall Martinez
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This gratin was delicious! The crab was tender and flavorful, and the cheese sauce was perfectly creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Jayash Adhikari
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I made this crab meat gratin for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. It's definitely a keeper.


Abdul Rasool
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This crab meat gratin is the perfect comfort food. It's rich, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying. I love serving it with a side of roasted vegetables.


Ramu khanal
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This was my first time making crab meat gratin, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was ready in no time. I will definitely be making this again.


Mahmood Ayyaz
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I loved this crab meat gratin! The crab was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who loves seafood.


Muhammad Sulaman
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This crab meat gratin was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of crab, cheese, and bread crumbs was perfect, and the dish was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.