Crab Au Gratin Recipe

Directions:

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, wine, and tarragon and boil mixture until liquid is reduced to about 1 tablespoon.
4. Add cream, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and boil sauce until thickened, 1- 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 remaining Parmesan over mixture and set dishes in shallow baking pan.
7. Broil gratin about 4” from heat 2 minutes, or until bubbling and golden, and serve with toasts.
8. Serve with thinly sliced French bread, lightly toasted.
9. 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.