DUNGENESS CRAB RAVIOLI RECIPES

Steps:

• Make The Crab Filling: Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add one third of the minced shallots and cook until just translucent; remove from the heat and let cool. Stir in the crabmeat, 1 tablespoon of the chives, all the parsley, and 1 teaspoon of the mustard; season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Divide the crabmeat filling into 24 equal portions.
• Fill The Wonton Ravioli: On a clean dry work surface, use a pasty brush to lightly brush 8 wonton wrappers with water. Place 1 portion (about 2 teaspoons) of the crab filling in the center of each wonton. Cover with a second wonton wrapper, press out any air pockets and seal tightly. Using a 3-inch round or fluted biscuit cutter, trim the excess dough. Transfer the ravioli in a single layer to a baking sheet lined with plastic wrap. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
• Make The Cream Sauce: Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium nonstick frying pan. Add the remaining shallot and cook over medium heat, stirring, until soft. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of chives and all the cream and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir in the thinly sliced garlic, remaining mustard, and lemon rind and simmer over low heat until sauce coats the back of a spoon, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Cook The Ravioli: Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Lower heat to medium-high then cook the ravioli in batches (about 8 to 10 at a time) in simmering water until they start to rise to the surface, about 1 to 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, gently remove the ravioli to a colander to drain. Add the drained ravioli to the cream and reheat, stirring gently, over low heat. As needed, add a few tablespoons of the cooking water to help the sauce coat the pasta. Serve immediately garnished with lemon zest and chives.

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium nonreactive saucepan over moderate heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking for 30 seconds, Add the half-and-half and cook, whisking constantly until very thick, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and let cool. Fold in the crabmeat, scallion, tarragon and mustard; season with salt and pepper. Divide the crabmeat filling into equal portions.
• On a work surface, lightly brush 3 wonton wrappers with water. Place 1 portion of the crab filling in the center of each. Cover with a second wonton wrapper, press out any air pockets and seal. Using a 2 1/2-inch round or fluted biscuit cutter, trim the excess dough. Transfer the ravioli in a single layer to a baking sheet lined with plastic wrap. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
• Melt the butter in a large nonreactive skillet. Add the shallot and cook over low heat, stirring, until softened but not browned, about 4 minutes. Add the cream and clam broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Off the heat, whisk in the mustard and parsley and season with salt and white pepper. Cover and set aside.
• Cook the ravioli in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until they rise to the surface, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the ravioli to a colander to drain. Add the drained ravioli to the shallot cream and toss gently over low heat. Serve immediately.