The Way to a Man's Heart Recipe
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The Way to a Man's Heart

By: Carolyn 
"My husband is a 'lover' of crab meat. Since crab can be costly and he also 'loves' fish I arranged this 'sweetheart' of a dish. The intermingling of fish and crab with the flavor of mushrooms and onion baked in wine accompanied by the creamy taste of cheese sets the table for romance. Set your table with candles and flowers and enjoy!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (62)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound halibut
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped button mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1/2 pound crabmeat, flaked
  • 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter 8 small ovenproof ramekins.
  2. Cut fish into 8 pieces, and arrange in a shallow 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour wine over fish, and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily; keep oven on for final step.
  4. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute mushrooms, onion and red bell pepper until tender; remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the saucepan over low heat. Mix in flour, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until smooth. Gradually add milk and increase heat to medium; stir constantly until mixture is thick and bubbly.
  6. Stir in mushroom mixture, salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper to saucepan, stirring until well combined. Remove sauce from heat and set aside.
  7. Remove fish from wine carefully with a slotted spoon, and place 1 piece into each ramekin. Sprinkle crabmeat evenly on tops, followed by 2 tablespoons sauce and 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese in each dish.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is hot and bubbly; serve immediately.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 218 | Total Fat: 10.8g | Cholesterol: 62mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2003 by Jennifer   view full review
This is definately a meal to impress. It was incredible. I didn't use ramekins, but made it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2006 by VORCHA   view full review
I made this for a dinner party of 10 using the prepare ahead suggestions that Amber posted in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2005 by Amber   view full review
I used this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. This is definitely not for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2007 by IMVINTAGE   view full review
This was indeed, very rich. I cut the recipe in half & cooked it in two large ramekins,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2004 by SUE9688   view full review
This was excellent although alot of work. Only make this when you have the time for many...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by MSOTAKE   view full review
I added small salad shrimp on top of the crabmeat. My husband was totally impressed. He said...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2010 by lisa   view full review
I added 1 clove of garlic w/the veggie mixture & used the whites of 4 green onions, & using...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2010 by DEARYABBY   view full review
Thought this was a great starting point, I made quite a few changes. I added bay scallops and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2006 by Lindavd   view full review
I took a chance and tried this out on a couple for dinner one night who happen to be fabulous...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2004 by FRANKENBERRY001   view full review
This recipe is awesome. I've made it a number of times. Always a hit. I suggest using a wine...

 

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