Bayou-Style Crabmeat Dressing

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup shallot, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped bell peppers
• 1 lb crabmeat (lump is best)
• 1 cup toasted breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 dash thyme
• 2 eggs, well beaten

Directions

1. 1

   Saute the shallots, garlic, celery, mushrooms, parsley and bell pepper in butter until tender.

2. 2

   Begin stirring in the crabmeat, a little at a time. When all the crabmeat is mixed in, turn the heat up to medium high and fry for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

3. 3

   Remove the dressing from the heat and add the toasted bread crumbs a little at a time. Stir well between additions.

4. 4

   Add the salt, peppers, and thyme.

5. 5

   Stir the eggs into the cooled dressing.

6. 6

   If using it for a dressing stuff your fish. If using it in ramekins, bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes until the top is toasty brown.