HOT CRAB ON TOAST

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Provided by dicentra

Categories Crab

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (6 ounce) can white crabmeat
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon dry sherry
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup light cream
4 slices white bread, lightly toasted
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Steps:

Rinse and drain the crab.
In a small bowl, beat egg with sherry.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Stir in flour, shallot, paprika and salt.
Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Slowly whisk in cream and bring to a boil, whisking constantly until smooth.
Add crab and cook 30-60 seconds to heat through.
Remove from heat and whisk in egg mixture. Spoon crab over toast and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.1, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 121.8, Sodium 731.6, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 12.5