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                          CREOLE CRAB AND RICE

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Seafood                          Cajun
               Rice                             Vegetables
               Cheese/Eggs

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3/4   c            Rice
  2       tb           Butter or margarine
  1       sm           Onion
  1       sm           Green pepper, cored and
                       -seeded and chopped
  1                    15 oz can tomatoes, chopped,
                       -juice included
  1       t            Cajun seasoning
    1/4   ts           Black pepper
    1/2   ts           Sugar
    1/2   ts           Worchestershire sauce
  1                    Bay leaf
    1/8   ts           Ground cloves
  1                    6 oz can crab meat, white or
                       -lump, drained
  3       tb           Grated parmesan

 cook rice in 1-1/2 cups water until just tender and water is absorbed,about
 18 minutes. Melt butter in medium skillet over moderate heat. Add onions
 and green pepper and cook until onions are transparent, 2-3 minutes. Add
 tomatoes with juice, cajun seasoning, pepper, sugar,worchestershire, bay
 leaf and cloves. Bring mixture to simmer and reduce heat to low. Cook,
 uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove bay leaf. Stir in rice
 and crab meat. Taste and adjust seasonings. Transfer mixture to 1-1/2 quart
 casserole and sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered, at 375 F for 20
 minutes.  Makes 4-6 servings.

 Origin: Province newspaper, February 24, 1993 Shared by: Sharon Stevens.



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