CRAB MAC & CHEESE from Shula's Steak House

[rdancemom... Pam 113]

                                                                    Crab Mac & Cheese 

Ingredients for Boursin Cream:

1 Tbsp. Butter (Clarified)

2 Oz. Onion (Spanish, Small Dice)

1 1/2 Tsp. Garlic (Minced)

1 Oz. Sherry

3 Cups Heavy Cream

1 Each Boursin Cheese (5.2 Oz.)

1/2 Cup Mozzarella (Shredded)

1 1/2 Tsp. Salt (Kosher)

1/4 Tsp. Pepper (Ground, White)

1 Tsp. Tarragon (Fresh, Finely Chopped)

1 Tsp. Thyme (Fresh, Finely Chopped)

1/4 Cup Cornstarch

1/4 Cup Water

Ingredients for Crab Mac & Cheese:

6 Oz. Boursin Cream

7 Oz. Gemelli Pasta (Mac & Cheese)

2 Oz. Crabmeat (Jumbo Lump)

1 Tbsp. Cheese (Parmesan, Grated)

1/4 Cup Croutons (Chopped, Approx. 1/4")

1 Tbsp. Onions (Green, Sliced Finely)

Method of Preparation for Boursin Cream:

In medium sauce pan, saut? onion until translucent and slightly soft. Add garlic and saut? until aroma appears. Deglaze with sherry. Add cream and bring to a simmer. Add cornstarch slurry and bring to a boil. Add Boursin cheese and seasonings. Whisk until completely incorporated. Take off heat and mix in mozzarella.

Method of Preparation for Crab Mac & Cheese:

In small sauce pan, place Boursin cream and bring to a simmer. Add cooked pasta and mix with spoon to combine. Place in oven-safe bowl, evenly top with crabmeat, then sprinkle with cheese and finally the chopped croutons. Place in 400? oven on bottom shelf and cook for approximately 7 minutes until top is golden brown and sauce is bubbling. Garnish with green onions.

Presentation:

Place on serving dish and serve immediately.

[PureTcrazy...rita 380]

That sounds delicious! :rofl2:

[polkadotsuitcase 12]

Wow, that sounds insanely good. My problem is any time I get jumbo lump crabmeat, I end up eating half of it before it makes it into the recipe!