Fresh crab roe is only available in spring sothis is seaonal. Bon Appetit
Ingredients
- 3 Tbs. butter/marg.
- 1-2 stalks celery diced
- 1-2 scallions chopped
- 2-3 Tbs. flour to thicken may need a little more.
- 2 C.fish stock or clam juice
- 2 C.milk
- 2 C heavy Crm.
- 1 1/2-2 lb. chunked/lumped crabmeat
- 6-8 oz fresh crab roe
- 1/4 C dry sherry
- sal & pepper to taste
- old bay seasoning
Directions
In lg.pot melt butter/marg. add celery & scallon saute til soft not brown ( i also used to saute shallots & garlic to taste with this.Stir in the flour 2 min or so. Add stock or clam juice, milk and cream. Bring to simmer stirring.(you might add more flour to thicken)
Add worstershire sauce to taste ( I think that & the roe make this dish) Add crab meat, roe sherry, salt & pepper simmer some more.
Serve topped w/ a dash or two of old bay anda slice (thin) of lemon, and a sprinle of parslet or cilantro.
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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Food lovers companion
Submitted By: Susan
henrynoella@webtv.net
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