Patout's hot crab dip - 1000

Yield: 1 servings

Measure Ingredient
½ cup Butter (1/4 lb)
1 each Small bell pepper, chopped
1 pint Heavy cream,
½ cup Parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon Dried thyme
2 teaspoons Ground black pepper
1 x 5-6 shots Tabasco sauce
2 eaches Medium yellow onions, choppe
2 eaches Garlic cloves, minced
1 cup Green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon Dried basil
2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Ground white pepper
1 pounds Fresh white crab meat

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, bell pepper, and garlic and saute for 10-15 minutes, until wilted. Stir in the cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the green onions, parsley, herbs, and seasonings and continue to simmer until the cream has reduced by about a quarter and the sauce is thick. Stir in the crab meat, return to a simmer, and let cook 2-3 minutes more. Pour into a chafing dish and serve as an hors d'oeuvre or as part of a buffet with crackers or Melba toast. Alex Patout writes, "I especially like it with garlic Melba toast." Makes about 1 quart. Submitted By LAWRENCE KELLIE On 06-14-95

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