CRAB-MEAT MORNAY

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Provided by Julia Reed

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, softened
1 bunch scallions, chopped, with some green included
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups heavy cream
8 ounces (2 cups) grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1 pound jumbo lump crab meat
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Toast points or tart shells (Siljans is a good, crispy brand)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat..Add the scallions and sauté about 3 minutes,until soft.
  • Whisk in the flour. Add the cream and whisk until smooth. Stir in the cheese and blend until smooth. Add the sherry and cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) and gently fold in the crab meat and parsley.
  • Serve in a chafing dish accompanied by toast points,or fill small tart shells and pass them on trays.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 319, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 280 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Shimul Hosen
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious!


Amir Jaan
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The crab meat was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.


Masroor Zehri
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste.


Tarimmehmood Tarimmehmood
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


MD.SUMON HOSSAIN
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious!


Praise George
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The crab meat was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.


A. R. Siam Howladar
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste.


Daare Christine
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The crab meat was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Alila Cisneros
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I was a bit hesitant to make this recipe because I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I'm so glad I did! The crab meat was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jhon Sanguino Ortiz
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The crab meat was tender and the sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


James Litton
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The crab meat was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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