Dungeness Crab Gratin

By nlhartman

Delicious app from Coastal Living magazine.

Ingredients

• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 small lemon, zested
• 2 1/2 lb. Dungeness crabmeat
• 1/2 c. creme fraiche
• 1 c. heavy cream
• 1 1/2 t. fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 t. crushed red pepper
• Salt and black pepper
• 8 oz. grated white Cheddar
• Crackers or toast

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400.
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over low; add onion, saute until transparent, 4-5 minutes
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-30-40 minutes.
Serve with crackers or toast.