Crab and Artichoke Gratin

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Ingredients

  • For the topping combine:
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan
  • 2 T. fresh parsley
  • 1 T. olive oil
  • For the Gratin, Saute:
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 T. olive oil
  • 1 t. minced fresh garlic
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • Stir in:
  • 1 can artichoke hearts, drained, chopped (14 oz.)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
  • 8 ounces neufchatel, cubed (or cream cheese)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1 T. minced lemon zest
  • 1 T. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 t. Dijon mustard
  • 2 t. minced fresh tarragon
  • 1 - 2 t. Tabasco sauce
  • 1/2 t. Worchestershire sauce
  • 2 cans pasteurized crabmeat, drained (6.5 ounces each)
  • Crostini

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a 1-quart baking dish with nonstick spray; set aside.
2. For the topping, combine panko, 1/4 cup Parmesan, parsley, and 1 T. oil in a bowl, set aside.
3. For the gratin, saute scallions and bell pepper in 1 T. oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat until soft, 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Deglaze pan with sherry, then reduce until nearly evaporated.
4. Stir in artichokes and cream; simmer 1 minute.
5. Add neufchatel, reduce heat to low, and stir until melted. Off heat, stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan, zest, lemon juicre, Dijon, tarragon, Tabasco, and Worcestershire.
6. Gently stir in crabmeat. Transfer mixture to prepared dish, sprinkle with topping, and bake until gratin is golden, 25 - 30 minutes. Serve hot with crostini.