Herbed Crab Dip

Ingredients

• 1 (7 ounce) package frozen crabmeat, thawed

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup shallot, minced (or onion)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon mace or nutmeg
• 1/3 cup dry white wine or white vermouth
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
• 3/4 cup light cream cheese, cubed and softened
• 1/4 cup light sour cream
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh chives, minced
• 1/4 cup roasted sweet red pepper, diced (or fresh sweet red pepper)

Directions

1. 1

   place crab in sieve, pick through and remove any cartiage. gently squeeze out excess moisture, and set aside.

2. 2

   in saucepan, heat oil over med-low heat, fry shallots, garlic salt, pepper and mace, without browning, until softened and fragrant, about 4 minutes.

3. 3

   add wine lemon juice and tarragon, boil over medium heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes, and let cool.

4. 4

   in a bowl and using a fork, blend cream cheese with sour cream, add shallot mixture, crabmeat, parsley, chives and red pepper, mixing well. scrape into serving dish.

5. 5

   Make Ahead:.

6. 6

   Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.