Crab Meat Au Gratin Sharptown

Ingredients:
• CURRY SAUCE:
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 4 tablespoons butter
• pinch of curry powder
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• dash of Angostura bitters
• CRAB MEAT:
• 1 1/2 pounds backfin crab meat
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons melted butter

Preparation Instructions:

Curry Sauce: Scald milk in a medium saucepan; keep warm. Heat butter and curry powder in a large, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat until curry is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes; do not boil or curry will burn. Add flour and stir for 3 minutes. Slowly blend in hot milk. Add Worcestershire sauce, salt and Angostura bitters. Increase heat and bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

» Crab Meat: Preheat broiler. Butter six small gratin dishes. Combine crab meat and Curry Sauce. Divide among prepared dishes. Combine breadcrumbs and melted butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the crab meat and broil until crumbs are golden brown. Serves 6.

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