Dungeness Crab Gratin

Name: Dungeness Crab Gratin
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 1 small lemon, zested; 2 1/2 pounds Dungeness crabmeat; 1/2 cup creme fraiche; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; Salt and black pepper; 8 ounces grated white Cheddar; Crackers or toast

11 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 small lemon, zested
2 1/2 pounds Dungeness crabmeat
1/2 cup creme fraiche
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Salt and black pepper
8 ounces grated white Cheddar
Crackers or toast

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over low; add onion, and saute until transparent, 4 to 5 minutes.
2

Combine onion, lemon zest, crabmeat, creme fraiche, cream, thyme, red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Pour mixture into a gratin dish, and top with cheese. Bake until top is brown and bubbling, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve with crackers or toast.