Zucchini Wheels With Crabmeat And Cognac Sauce
This will make about 10 pieces for an appetizer or chafing dish
2 ea. zucchini 3\" diameter 3/4 \" thick, 3 vine ripe tomato.
Crabmeat mixture;
1 T. butter, 8 oz. crabmeat, 1/4 tsp. black pepper, 1 tsp. sea salt, 2 T. green pepper, 4 T. onion or shallots, 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika, 2 T. fresh oregano, 1/2 c. heavy cream, 1/4 c. cognac/brandy, 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves.
Ricotta mix:
5 oz. ricotta cheese, 2 tsp. lemon juice, 2 T. fresh basil, 2 egg yolks.
Topping:
1/2 c. panco breadcrumbs moistened with virgin olive oil, and 1/4 c. grated cheese.
Sauce:
1 c. heavy cream, 2 T. minced basil, 1 T. butter , 1/4 tsp. sea salt.