Crab Mac & Cheese from Shula's Steak House

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• Ingredients for Boursin Cream:
• 1 Tbsp. Butter (Clarified)
• 2 Oz. Onion (Spanish, Small Dice)
• 1 1/2 Tsp. Garlic (Minced)
• 1 Oz. Sherry
• 3 Cups Heavy Cream
• 1 Each Boursin Cheese (5.2 Oz.)
• 1/2 Cup Mozzarella (Shredded)
• 1 1/2 Tsp. Salt (Kosher)
• 1/4 Tsp. Pepper (Ground, White)
• 1 Tsp. Tarragon (Fresh, Finely Chopped)
• 1 Tsp. Thyme (Fresh, Finely Chopped)
• 1/4 Cup Cornstarch
• 1/4 Cup Water
• Ingredients for Crab Mac & Cheese:
• 6 Oz. Boursin Cream
• 7 Oz. Gemelli Pasta (Mac & Cheese)
• 2 Oz. Crabmeat (Jumbo Lump)
• 1 Tbsp. Cheese (Parmesan, Grated)
• 1/4 Cup Croutons (Chopped, Approx. 1/4")
• 1 Tbsp. Onions (Green, Sliced Finely)

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Method of Preparation for Boursin Cream:
In medium sauce pan, saute onion until translucent and slightly soft. Add garlic and saute until aroma appears. Deglaze with sherry. Add cream and bring to a simmer. Add cornstarch slurry and bring to a boil. Add Boursin cheese and seasonings. Whisk until completely incorporated. Take off heat and mix in mozzarella.

Method of Preparation for Crab Mac & Cheese:
In small sauce pan, place Boursin cream and bring to a simmer. Add cooked pasta and mix with spoon to combine. Place in oven-safe bowl, evenly top with crabmeat, then sprinkle with cheese and finally the chopped croutons. Place in 400 degree oven on bottom shelf and cook for approximately 7 minutes until top is golden brown and sauce is bubbling. Garnish with green onions.

Presentation:
Place on serving dish and serve immediately.