Crabmeat Custard With Herbed Beurre Blanc Recipe

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Crabmeat Custard With Herbed Beurre Blanc

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Ingredients:

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2 tsp butter (unsalted )
2 cups half-and-half
2 shallots (finely chopped )
6 large egg yolks
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper ( sprinkled)
1 cup crabmeat (loosely packed and flaked )
1/3 cup wine vinegar
1/3 cup dry vermouth
2 tbsp chives (fresh and minced )
3 shallots (minced )
2 tbsp fresh curly-leaf parsley (fresh, minced )

Directions:

First the custard:.
Place the oven rack to the middle position in the oven, and set oven to 325°F.
In a small saucepan, heat the half and half just until steam rises from the pan.
Remove from heat.
In a small skillet, melt the 2 teaspoons of butter and briefly saute the shallots, just until limp.
Remove from heat.
In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks until slightly thickened, add the salt, pepper, and sauteed shallots.
Add the flaked crabmeat and stir to combine.
Place the prepared ramekins in a baking pan with high sides.
Distribute the crabmeat mixture evenly in each ramekin.
Pour water until halfway up sides of the ramekins.
Bake the custards for 30-35 minutes.
Herbed Beurre Blanc.
In a heavy medium saucepan over high heat, combine the vinegar, vermouth, shallots salt and pepper and boil until reduced to no more than 1/4 cup.
Set aside until ready to serve custard.
Just before serving, return the shallot mixture to a low heat and melt the butter, piece by piece, whicking until it is all incorporated.
Stop immediately that the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Add the chives and parsley.
Unmold the custard, by running a knife around the edges, onto individual plates, and spoon the herbed butter sauce over each one.
Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1935.51 Kcal (8104 kJ)
Calories from fat	926.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	102.99g	158%
Cholesterol	1315.42mg	438%
Sodium	1865.03mg	78%
Potassium	2977.31mg	63%
Total Carbs	130.04g	43%
Sugars	44.2g	177%
Dietary Fiber	16.98g	68%
Protein	117.87g	236%
Vitamin C	63.2mg	105%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	12.1mg	67%
Calcium	904.8mg	90%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	110.35 Kcal (462 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.87g	158%
Cholesterol	75mg	438%
Sodium	106.34mg	78%
Potassium	169.75mg	63%
Total Carbs	7.41g	43%
Sugars	2.52g	177%
Dietary Fiber	0.97g	68%
Protein	6.72g	236%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	105%
Iron	0.7mg	67%
Calcium	51.6mg	90%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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