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     Title: PATOUT'S HOT CRAB DIP
Categories: Cajun, Appetizers, Dips
     Yield: 1 servings

   1/2 c  Butter (1/4 lb)
     2 ea Medium yellow onions, choppe
     1 ea Small bell pepper, chopped
     2 ea Garlic cloves, minced
     1 pt Heavy cream,
     1 c  Green onions, chopped
   1/2 c  Parsley, chopped
     1 ts Dried basil
     1 ts Dried thyme
     2 ts Salt
     2 ts Ground black pepper
     1 ts Ground white pepper
     1 x  5-6 shots Tabasco sauce
     1 lb Fresh white crab meat

 Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
 Add the onions, bell pepper, and garlic and saute for
 10-15 minutes, until wilted.  Stir in the cream and
 bring to a simmer.  Stir in the cream and bring to a
 simmer.  Stir in the green onions, parsley, herbs, and
 seasonings and continue to simmer until the cream has
 reduced by about a quarter and the sauce is thick.
 Stir in the crab meat, return to a simmer, and let
 cook 2-3 minutes more.  Pour into a chafing dish and
 serve as an hors d'oeuvre or as part of a buffet with
 crackers or Melba toast.  Alex Patout writes, "I
 especially like it with garlic Melba toast." Makes
 about 1 quart.

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