Patout's hot crab dip - 1000

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupButter (1/4 lb)
1eachSmall bell pepper, chopped
1pintHeavy cream,
½cupParsley, chopped
1teaspoonDried thyme
2teaspoonsGround black pepper
1x5-6 shots Tabasco sauce
2eachesMedium yellow onions, choppe
2eachesGarlic cloves, minced
1cupGreen onions, chopped
1teaspoonDried basil
2teaspoonsSalt
1teaspoonGround white pepper
1poundsFresh white crab meat

Directions

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