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 RECIPE – CRAB & LOBSTER AU GRATIN  

INGREDIENTS

• 1⁄4 cup of minced garlic
• 1 cup of shallots
• 1⁄2 cup of rice flour
• 1/8 cup of breadcrumbs or grated parmesan cheese (optional)
• 2 egg yolks
• 1⁄2 cup of unsalted butter
• 1 cup of half & half
• 4 oz of each cheese (asiago cheese, sharp cheddar, and fontina)
• 1 tablespoon of Chef Tiki’s Creole Spice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon of black truffle salt
• • 5-8 oz of lobster meat (cooked & chopped)
• 12 ounces of lump or king crabmeat

KITCHEN TOOLS
Casserole dish
Fork (regular-sized)
Frying pan (metal)
Mixing bowls (2)
Oven
Spatula
Wooden spoon

DIRECTIONS
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Before you begin

1. Gather all of your ingredients.
2. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
3. Coat the casserole dish lightly with olive oil or butter.

Bowl 1

1. Shred various cheeses.
2. Add all cheeses into one bowl and set aside.

Metal frying pan

1. Melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. (Be careful not to have the heat too high or butter will burn.)
2. Add the shallots and garlic.
3. Use the spatula to sauté all ingredients until shallots become soft.

Bowl 2

1. Add the egg yolks, creole spice and truffle salt into the bowl.
2. Blend lightly using a regular kitchen fork.

Metal frying pan

1. Slowly add the flour to the onion and garlic mixture.
2. Keep stirring the mixture with a wooden spoon.
3. Immediately start to add the half and half. (This should result in a thinner flour mixture. If the mixture is too thick, use a little regular milk to adjust it.)
4. Add the egg yolk mixture from BOWL 2 to the mix.
5. Pay attention to the heat and be careful not to cook the eggs. (The key is to stir with an easy smooth touch.)
6. Cook for 8 – 10 minutes.
7. Remove entire pan from the heat source.
8. Add the crab and lobster fully into the flour mixture.
9. Take 1⁄2 of the cheese (8 oz) and mix into the pan with everything else.

Casserole dish

1. Grease/oil the casserole dish with a light coat of butter.
2. Pour the entire crab and cheese mix into a greased casserole dish.
3. Top the contents of the casserole dish with the remaining cheese.
4. Add breadcrumbs and parmesan as desired.
5. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
6. Remove with care to not disturb the perfectly golden topping.

ENJOY

1. Serve with a hearty baguette or mini toasts.
2. Pair with a white wine, light ale or citrus flavored water.
3. Be sure to let your at home gourmet shine and share your success on social media.