Lobster And Hearts Of Palm Au Gratin Recipe

• 9 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 can hearts of palm - (14 ounce ea) liquid removed
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 tsp freshly-grnd white pepper
• 1/4 c. finely-minced shallot
• 1 1/2 tsp chopped garlic
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1 1/4 c. lowfat milk
• 2/3 c. heavy cream
• 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. minced chives
• 2/3 lb cooked lobster meat coarsely minced (the meat from 2 (1-lb) lobsters or possibly substitute cooked shrimp)
• 2 slc white bread crusts removed, toasted and processed in food processor to make fresh bread crumbs

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