Creamed Cajun Crab

Recipe Ingredients

3 tablespoons	45ml	Butter
2 1/2 tablespoons	37ml	Cornstarch
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Black pepper
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Cayenne pepper
2 cups	474ml	Milk
1/2 cup	55g / 1.9oz	Diced carrots
1/2 cup	31g / 1.1oz	Diced onions
1/2 cup	55g / 1.9oz	Diced celery
1 1/2 teaspoons	7.5ml	Minced parsley
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Diced red bell pepper
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Paprika
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Flaked crabmeat
2 teaspoons	10ml	Minced - dried garlic, or 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh, minced garlic
1 teaspoon	5ml	Paul Prudhomme's seafood magic Louisiana Cajun magic seasoning*

Recipe Instructions

* see copycat recipe in this collection

Melt butter in saucepan, then blend in cornstarch, salt pepper and cayenne pepper.

Gradually add milk. Heat to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.

Add carrots, onion, celery, parsley, red bell pepper, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, paprika and crab.

Cook over low heat 30 minutes.

Serve over noodles or rice if desired.

Source:
Justin Wilson's "Gourmet and Gourmand Cookbook"

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