Crab Claws In A Champagne Vanilla Sauce
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grains, Dairy | Essnce03 | 4 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | c | Champagne |
| 4 | T | Minced shallots, divided |
| 1 | Whole Vanilla bean, scraped | |
| 1/2 | c | Heavy cream |
| 1/2 | lb | Butter -, 2 sticks cut |
| into cubes | ||
| 2 | T | Butter |
| 1 | T | Chopped chives |
| 2 | lb | Crab claws |
| Salt, to taste | ||
| Freshly-ground white pepper | ||
| to taste | ||
| 4 | Blanched asparagus spears | |
| warm | ||
| 1 | Long chives | |
| 2 | T | Chopped chives |
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat a large non-reactive saute pan. When the pan is hot, add the champagne, 2 tablespoons shallots, and vanilla bean. Cook for 4 minutes, or until the liquid reduces to about 2 tablespoons. Stir in the cream and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, whisk in the butter, a few cubes at a time. Remove the pan from the heat when all of the butter is incorporated. In a saute pan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add the claws and remaining shallots. Saute for 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the sauce in the center and around the rim of the plate. Arrange the asparagus in the center of the sauce, forming a triangle. Mound the claws in the center of the sauce. Garnish with long chives and chopped chives. This recipe yields 4 appetizer servings. Recipe Source: ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EE-2445 broadcast 12-30-1996) Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com Formatted for MasterCook by MR MAD, aka Joe Comiskey - jpmd44a@prodigy.com 02-15-1997 Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 692
Calories From Fat: 565
Total Fat: 64.3g
Cholesterol: 177.9mg
Sodium: 2426.8mg
Potassium: 1496.1mg
Carbohydrates: 23.1g
Fiber: 8.7g
Sugar: <1g
Protein: 16.3g