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Crab Chantily

4 servings
1 lb. fresh asparagus spears orone 10 oz pkg frozen asparagus spears
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 tablespoon all -purpose flour
dash of ground red pepper
1/4 tsp.salt
1 cup of 1/2 & 1/2 or light cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 lb. cooked crab or one lb. pkg of imitation lobster delights
1 tablespoon dry sherry or dry vermouth
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Trim asparagus. In a saucepan cook in a small amount of salted water for 4 to 6 minutes,
or until crisp. Drain. If using frozen follow package direction.
In a medium saucepan, cook green onions in the margarine until tender. Stir in flour,
salt and ground pepper. Add the 1/2 & 1/2. Cook and stir over medium heat until
hot and bubby. Remove from the heat. Stir in mayonnaise. Stir in the crab meat
and the sherry. Arrange asparagus spears in a 2-quart square baking dish.
Spoon crab mixture over the asparagus. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese all over.
Boil 4 inches from heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightky browned and heated
through. Serve immediately.

I also, served with buttered toast points and a salad.