Crab Savannah

Redneck Epicurean's Note:

A good friend of mine once said that there was nothing like food in Georgia. Boy was he right! This dish was served to me at a very informal "formal" dinner party. The informality was that we all just sat around and ate and talked. The formality was this dish and believe me, it is something I would never hesitate to serve to anyone. I was very glad he wasn't stingy with the recipe because I think I could eat this at least once a week!

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• ½ lb butter
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 small white onion
• 1 cup mushroom , sliced
• ¼ cup flour
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons pimiento
• 1 dash salt
• 1 dash white pepper
• ½ cup sherry wine
• 1 lb large lump crabmeat (I use canned.)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese , grated

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, saute pepper and onion in butter; add mushrooms and flour.
2. Heat half-and-half separately and add gradually to keep consistency smooth.
3. Stir in pimiento, salt and white pepper to taste.
4. Pick through the crab and remove any shells or foreign objects.
5. Add the crab meat and sherry to sauce and heat through.
6. Scoop into individual ramekins or custard cups.
7. Top with grated cheese and put under oven broiler for a few minutes to brown.

Reviews

[Stacygirly]

Good for company coming choice! I was impressed by the combination of delicious flavors going on with this dish. I love crab, so whenever I see a recipe others are raving about, I am going to try it. This one was a pleasant surprise and wonderful!

[Cook Food Mood]

Loved it! Made some adjustments to the recipe and still taste incredibly yummy! Skipped the pimiento, and sherry wine and replaced them with red pepper flakes and white wine. Added green peas and sour cream and the texture came out creamier and with a bit of crunch from the peas! Couldnt get hold of the ramekins so I just placed them in a foil of 6 muffin cups. Was quick, easy and delicious! Thank you! :)