Crab & Rice Creole 3/4 c rice 2 tb butter or margarine 1 sm onion 1 sm green pepper, cored, seeded and chopped 15 oz can tomatoes, chopped, juice included 1 ts Cajun seasoning 1/4 ts black pepper 1/2 ts sugar 1/2 ts Worcestershire sauce 1 bay leaf 1/8 ts ground cloves 6 oz can crab meat, white or lump, drained 3 tb Grated parmesan
Cook rice in 1-1/2 cups water until just tender and water is absorbed,about 18 minutes. Melt butter in medium skillet over moderate heat. Add onions and green pepper and cook until onions are transparent, 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes with juice, cajun seasoning, pepper, sugar,worchestershire, bay leaf and cloves. Bring mixture to simmer and reduce heat to low. Cook, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove bay leaf. Stir in rice and crab meat. Taste and adjust seasonings. Transfer mixture to 1-1/2 quart casserole and sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered, at 375 F for 20 minutes. Makes 4-6 servings. **************Vote for your city's best dining and nightlife. City's Best 2008. (http://citysbest.aol.com?ncid=aolacg00050000000102) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
