Crab In Ramekins

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450°.
2. 2
   Grease four 1-cup ramekins with butter or cooking spray.
3. 3
   In a big saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
4. 4
   Stir in onions and celery until coated with butter.
5. 5
   Decrease heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.
6. 6
   Stir in the Cajun seasoning; cook 1 minute.
7. 7
   Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, and cheese; increase heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until the cheeses melt.
8. 8
   Whisk in 1 1/2 cups of cream, then the egg yolk, then the remaining 1 1/2 cups cream.
9. 9
   Whisk over low heat until the mixture is cream and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Stir in the green onion, then gently fold in the crabmeat to avoid breaking it up.
11. 11
    Spoon 1/4 of the mixture into each prepared ramekin.
12. 12
    Sprinkle 1/4 cup panko over the top of each ramekin.
13. 13
    Place on a rimmed baking sheet or in a baking pan and bake for 20 minutes, until the mixture is bubbly and the bread crumbs are golden brown; serve immediately.
14. 14
    Tip: can use half lump crab meat and half crab claw meat, for more intense crab flavor.