This is your rich, restaurant-quality sauce that happens to be quite easy to make at home: the Crab Butter Sauce. It is great over pasta or as a topping for fish. This decadent sauce will surely impress your family and guests alike. And of course, use high-quality ingredients, especially for the star of the show: the crab. With a focus on fresher, more sustainable seafood, source your crab directly from Organic Ocean. They source their products through ethical fishing practices that ensure better seafood, all while contributing to a healthier ocean.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 small shallot, finely minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup white wine (dry wine works best)
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 6 oz of crab meat
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, to garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Make the Butter Base: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and garlic and cook until fragrant and softened, for about 2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
   
   
2. Deglaze with Wine, Reduce: Add white wine and allow it to simmer until it reduces by half, about 3-5 minutes.
   
   
3. Add Cream and Lemon: Gradually add the heavy cream and lemon juice. Let it simmer, thickening a little, for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
   
   
4. Combine: Fold in the crab meat, being careful not to break the pieces up too much. Heat the sauce through without overcooking the crab. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
   
   
5. Serve: Pull the sauce off the heat. Serve immediately over pasta or spooned over your favourite fish fillet (we love this with salmon or halibut). Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Additional Notes

Your turn: This is such a versatile sauce, it lends itself to so many different dishes. If you like, you can substitute the crab with shrimp or even lobster.

Wine substitute: If you don't have any white wine on hand, that is perfectly fine. You are more than welcome to use chicken broth in its place. Just keep in mind not to over-salt things.

Storage: Allow leftovers to cool, then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently over low heat, stirring often.

Whether you're the guest of honour or a dinner party host, this Crab Butter Sauce, especially when paired with Dungeness or Golden King crab from Organic Ocean, will make any meal extra special.