Tomato and Crab Gratin
INGREDIENTS
1 lb crabmeat
2 tbs creme fraiche
2 tbs mayonnaise
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1 lemon, juiced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1 tbs olive oil
2 tsp chives, minced
salt, to taste
DIRECTIONS
preheat oven to broiler
I. in a large bowl, place the crabmeat, creme fraiche, mayonnaise, mustard and lemon juiced and stir to combine. season to taste with salt. place into a shallow baking dish
II. arrange tomatoes cut side up on top of the crab mixture and place into the oven. cook until tomatoes are slightly golden and crab is warmed through, about 5-10 minutes
III. while gratin is baking, place bread crumbs and olive oil into a skillet and cook until bread crumbs are golden brown. stir in chives.
IV. to serve, place toasted bread crumbs on top and serve with a big salad
note: use stale bread or bread end cuts for bread crumbs instead of purchasing them
“Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.”
