Crab Voltaire

Author

Unknown

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Recipe

Measurements	Ingredients
2 Cups	Cooked Crab Meat
1/4 Cup	Butter
1 tsp	Chopped Shallot or Onion
1/4 lb	Fresh Mushrooms
2 Tbsp	Brandy
6 Tbsp	Sherry
2 Cups	Heavy Cream
2 tsp	Minced Chives
2	Egg Yolks
	Salt & Cayenne to taste

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Instructions

1. Saute crab in butter with shallot and mushrooms for 3 minutes.
2. Add brandy and sherry.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Add 1 3/4 cup cream.
5. Boil 3 min.
6. Add chives, boil 1 min.
7. Beat egg yolks with remaining cream.
8. Stir in crab mixture gradually.
9. Remove skillet from heat.
10. Heat gently until thickened - do not boil.
11. Season with salt & cayenne pepper.
12. Serve from a chafing dish.

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Servings

Makes four servings

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