Alaskan Crab and Chive Potatoes with Cream Sauce
Fresh snow crabmeat atop rich golden mashed potatoes flavored with subtle notes of dill and lemon topped with a rich, white sauce.
Serving size: 6 1/4 oz. potatoes, 1 1/4oz. crabmeat, 1 1/2oz. white sauce, 1/4 tsp. chives
Instructions
| Ingredient | Quantity | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Lemon peel, dried | 2 2/3 tbsp. | Add first 2 ingredients to boiling water to rehydrate. |
| Dill, dried, whole | 2 2/3 tbsp. | |
| Water, boiling | 2 gal. | |
| Potato Pearls® Golden Extra Rich | 1 carton | Pour seasoned water into potatoes; blend well. |
| Crabmeat, snow | 2 3/4 lb. | Stir in 1 lb. crabmeat; mix well. Reserve 6 oz. of the best leg meat for garnish. |
| White sauce, commercially prepared | 9 cup | Warm sauce to 140º F. Hold until ready to use. |
| Chives, fresh, chopped | 1/2 oz. | For each serving: Portion 6 1/4 oz. of potatoes. Top with 1 1/4 oz. crabmeat and 1 1/2 oz. white sauce. Garnish with 1/4 tsp. chives. |
More Ideas to Build On
Use flaked white fish or shrimp for wonderful lower-cost alternatives to crabmeat.
Pipe potatoes from a star-tip pastry bag for a signature look.
Substitute mild cheese, Mornay sauce, hollandaise sauce, or beurre blanc for the white sauce.
Serve with sautéed asparagus spears or broccoli florets and a fresh fruit garnish for an elegant catered luncheon. |
Nutritional Information Per Serving
| Calories — 95 KCAL | Protein — 5.4 g | Fat — 4.2 g |
| Carbs — 8.7 g | Iron — 0.8 mg | Sodium — 492 mg |
| Potassium — 7 mg | Zinc — 0.01 mg | Vitamin A — 44 IU |
| Riboflavin — 0.00 mg | Niacin — 0.0 mg | Calcium — 79 mg |
| Cholesterol — 22 mg | Vitamin B6 — 3 mcg | Vitamin B12 — 0.00 mcg |
| Thiamine — 0.00 mg |