Crabmeat and Mushrooms In Wine Sauce

1

lb

Lump crab meat, picked over

2

Tbs

unsalted butter

2

Tbs

flour

1/2

cup

milk

1/2

cup

dry white wine

1/2

tsp

dry mustard

1/4

tsp

dried tarragon

1/2

tsp

salt

1/4

tsp

freshly-ground white pepper

1/2

tsp

Cholula hot sauce

1/2

lb

fresh mushrooms, sliced

3/4

cup

seasoned bread crumbs

1/4

cup

Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for sprinkling

3

Tbs

unsalted butter melted

1

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

2

Sauté mushrooms until tender, then blend in flour.

3

When flour is blended in, add milk, stirring constantly until smooth. Then add wine, mustard, tarragon, salt, pepper, and hot sauce.

4

When mixture is heated add crab meat and mix gently.

5

Place mixture in a lightly greased casserole baking dish or 4 to 6 individual Ramekins

6

Mix bread crumbs and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese together.

7

Sprinkle the top of the casserole or Ramekins with bread crumb and cheese mixture, then drizzle the 3 tablespoons of melted butter over the top of the casserole or Ramekins

8

Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes or until lightly brown and bubbly

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Tips

We like to do these in the individual Ramekins and set them on the grill to bake with indirect heat while we are grilling.

These are great served as an appetizer or a side dish.