Arlenes Bacon Crabmeat Food

BACON CRAB RANGOON

Steps:

• Stir 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 4 chopped cooked thick-cut bacon slices, two 6-ounce cans crabmeat (picked over), 3 sliced scallions, 4 teaspoons soy sauce, a few dashes Worcestershire sauce and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a large bowl.
• Place a teaspoonful of filling on a wonton wrapper, brush the edges with beaten egg, then fold in the corners of the wrapper to make a pyramid-like shape, pinching to seal; repeat to make more. Put on a baking sheet and freeze 1 hour.
• Working in batches, fry in 2 inches 350˚ F vegetable oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes; drain on paper towels. Serve with duck sauce.

CRABMEAT BACON ROLLS

Steps:

• In medium bowl mix tomato juice and egg, add bread crumbs, seasoning, parsley and celery leaves, then crab meat.
• Mix thoroughly and roll into finger lengths.
• Wrap each roll with 1/2 strip of bacon and fasten with toothpick.
• Place on broiler pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• Broil, turning frequently to brown evenly.

NEW ORLEANS CRABMEAT AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF.
• In a medium heavy bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the onions and garlic; sauté for 3-5 min or until vegetables are wilted. Be careful not to brown.
• Sprinkle in the flour, blending well into the mixture.
• Using a wire whisk, add the hot cream into the saucepan, stirring constantly until thick cream sauce is achieved.
• Reduce heat to a simmer.
• Add the white wine, lemon juice, nutmeg, and hot sauce, stir to combine.
• Sprinkle in half of the Cheddar cheese, stirring the mixture constantly.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. If mixture becomes too thick, add a small amount of hot water or whipping cream.
• Place equal parts of the crabmeat in the bottom of 6 au gratin dishes, top with sauce-enough to cover and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake for 10 min or until cheese is bubbly.
• OR.
• Spread crabmeat on the bottom of an 8-inch baking dish, top with sauce, and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
• Bake for 30 min or until cheese is bubbly and melted.