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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 large shallots
- 2 teaspoons thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons white wine
- 2 cups half and half (I use the low-fat kind)
- 1/2 - 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- salt and pepper
- 4 ounces lump crab (I used the refrigerated kind: probably not the best but hey, I live in Vermont -- not exactly crab country)
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and add a few tablespoons of
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 863g | |
| Calories 1244 | |
| Calories from Fat 864 | 69% |
| Total Fat 97.78g | 122% |
| Saturated Fat 54.63g | 219% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 378mg | 126% |
| Sodium 1239mg | 52% |
| Potassium 1299mg | 37% |
| Total Carbs 26.07g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
| Sugars 2.51g | 2% |
| Protein 59.53g | 95% |
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