Crab Thermidor – Portland Shellfish Ltd

Ingredients

• 2 Portland Dressed Crabs
• 1 x shallot chopped
• 50ml Brandy
• 400ml double cream, boiled to coat back of spoon
• 2 x tsp English mustard
• 10gms butter
• Chopped Tarragon
• Milk 250ml
• Butter 25gms
• Flour 25gms
• Brandy
• 1 clove & a sprig of thyme
• ½ shallot – finely chopped
• 1 x Egg Yolk
• 50g Grated mature cheddar
• 1tsp English Mustard
• 50ml Double cream
• Seasoning